Echt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈeḵt/

Meaning & Definition of Echt

Echt (adjective)

  1. true, genuine

Echt (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being exactly as appears or as claimed

    "an echt New Englander wouldn't think of putting tomatoes in clam chowder"

    similar: authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum (Australian & New Zealand), genuine, honest, pukka, real, right, sure-enough, true, for real
    related: actual, historical, original, lawful, legal, legitimate, identifiable, recognizable, verifiable, proven, substantiated, validated, verified, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, undeniable, undoubted, unmistakable, unquestionable, veritable, very, accurate, correct, proper, pure, unadulterated, unalloyed
    opposite: bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony, pseudo, sham, spurious, suppositious, supposititious, unauthentic, unreal
    near: artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, simulated, synthetic, unnatural, concocted, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, delusory, misleading

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Echt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Echt:

Australian & New Zealand: dinkum
authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, genuine, honest, pukka, real, right, sure-enough, true, for real

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Echt

Words with the opposite meaning of Echt:

bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony, pseudo, sham, spurious, suppositious, supposititious, unauthentic, unreal

Related Words for Echt

actual, historical, original, lawful, legal, legitimate, identifiable, recognizable, verifiable, proven, substantiated, validated, verified, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefutable, undeniable, undoubted, unmistakable, unquestionable, veritable, very, accurate, correct, proper, pure, unadulterated, unalloyed

Near Antonyms of Echt

artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, simulated, synthetic, unnatural, concocted, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, delusory, misleading

Origin & Etymology of Echt

German echt & Yiddish ekht

First known use: 1916

Frequently Asked Questions about Echt

What does "Echt" mean?

"Echt" means true, genuine. As an adjective, it is defined as: true, genuine.

What is another word for "Echt"?

Other words for "Echt" include authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum, genuine, honest and pukka. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Echt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Echt"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Echt". Common alternatives include authentic, bona fide, certifiable, certified, dinkum, genuine, honest, pukka, real and right.

What is the opposite of "Echt"?

Antonyms of "Echt" include bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, mock, phony, pseudo and sham. Near antonyms include artificial, factitious, imitation and man-made.

How do you use "Echt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Echt" in a sentence: "an echt New Englander wouldn't think of putting tomatoes in clam chowder".

Is "Echt" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Echt" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Echt"?

"Echt" is pronounced /ˈeḵt/.

What is the origin of the word "Echt"?

"Echt" comes from German echt & Yiddish ekht. First known use: 1916.