Authentiek
Example: Die band staat bekend om zijn authentieke jazzmuziek.
Definition
"Authentiek" describes something genuine, original, and true to its nature, especially in music. In the phrase 'Die band staat bekend om zijn authentieke jazzmuziek,' it means the jazz music played by the band is genuine and faithful to traditional jazz styles.
Etymology
The word "authentiek" comes from the Greek word 'authentikos,' meaning genuine or original. It passed through Latin 'authenticus' before entering Dutch. Did you know? The term originally related to authority and credibility, highlighting something trustworthy and real.
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"Authentiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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