Echte
Example: Het is belangrijk om echte vrienden in je leven te hebben.
Definition
"Echte" is a Dutch adjective meaning genuine, real, or authentic. It is used to describe something or someone that is sincere or not fake, such as in the phrase 'Het is belangrijk om echte vrienden in je leven te hebben,' meaning it is important to have genuine friends in your life.
Etymology
The Dutch word "echte" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'echt,' which means real or true. It is related to the Old High German word 'eht,' which also means property or inheritance, hinting at something original or genuine by nature. Did you know that "echte" still carries the strong sense of authenticity from its medieval roots?
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"Echte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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