🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

진짜의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jinjja-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Authentic/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"이 작품은 진짜입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Not false or copied; real.

    "She provided an authentic account of her travels."
  2. 2

    Of undisputed origin; genuine.

    "The museum displayed an authentic piece of ancient pottery."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'authentic' originates from the Greek word 'authentikos', meaning 'original' or 'genuine'. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century, evolving to denote something that is true to its origins or not counterfeit.

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