authentisch
authentic
Real, original, and not fake or imitated.
EXAMPLE
Dies ist eine authentische Unterschrift des Autors.
This is an authentic signature of the author.
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Meanings
authentisch
authentic
Refers to a person who behaves and expresses themselves in a natural, credible way and stays true to themselves.
EXAMPLE
Sie wirkt in Interviews immer sehr authentisch und ehrlich.
She always comes across as very authentic and honest in interviews.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning of 'authentisch' (authentic) depends on the noun. If it refers to an object, it means 'real' or 'original'. If it refers to a person or their behavior, it means 'credible' or 'true to oneself'.
EXAMPLE
Das Museum stellt ein authentisches Manuskript aus dem Mittelalter aus.
The museum is exhibiting an authentic manuscript from the Middle Ages.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'real', 'authentisch' (authentic) is often used for things whose origin or originality is important. Typical examples are: an authentic document, an authentic signature, an authentic recipe, or an authentic atmosphere.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Restaurant kann man authentische italienische Küche genießen.
In this restaurant, you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine.
Use with people
When a person is described as 'authentisch' (authentic), this is usually seen positively. Typical verbs in this context are 'authentisch wirken' (to come across as authentic), 'authentisch sein' (to be authentic), and 'authentisch bleiben' (to remain authentic).
EXAMPLE
Es ist ihm wichtig, auch im Beruf authentisch zu bleiben.
It is important to him to remain authentic at work as well.
Compare with
authentisch vs natürlich
natural / of course
Natürlich and authentisch can describe behavior that seems relaxed and not put on. Natürlich mainly emphasizes the absence of artificiality, while authentisch additionally suggests that someone is staying true to themselves and presenting themselves credibly. Choose authentisch when this personal genuineness matters; otherwise, natürlich is sufficient.
authentisch
Im Interview wirkte die Schauspielerin freundlich, glaubwürdig und authentisch.
In the interview, the actress came across as friendly, credible, and authentic.
natürlich
Im Interview wirkte die Schauspielerin freundlich und ganz natürlich.
In the interview, the actress came across as friendly and completely natural.
In real life
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