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authenticity
The quality of being authentic, original, and not forged or imitated. This can refer to objects, documents, or even feelings.
Ein Experte hat die Echtheit des Gemäldes bestätigt.
An expert confirmed the authenticity of the painting.
The word is formed from the adjective 'echt' (real/genuine) and the suffix '-heit'. The suffix '-heit' turns adjectives into nouns that describe a quality or state, here the state of being genuine.
Die Echtheit seiner Entschuldigung war fraglich.
The authenticity of his apology was questionable.
'Echtheit' (authenticity) is often used with verbs that express verification or doubt. Typical verbs are 'die Echtheit prüfen' (to check authenticity), 'bestätigen' (to confirm), 'anzweifeln' (to call into question), or 'bezweifeln' (to doubt).
Ein Gutachter muss die Echtheit der Unterschrift prüfen.
An expert has to check the authenticity of the signature.
To say whose authenticity is meant, German usually uses the genitive or a 'von' construction. The genitive is more common in written language.
Die Echtheit des Dokuments wurde bestätigt.
The authenticity of the document was confirmed.
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For a person, both words can express that their manner appears genuine and credible. Authentizität emphasizes consistency with one's own nature and values. Echtheit is mainly used when asking whether something is not fake, and is less common for personal behavior.
Bei der Prüfung bestätigte die Expertin die Echtheit des unterschriebenen Dokuments.
The expert confirmed the authenticity of the signed document during the examination.
Im Gespräch überzeugte die Sängerin durch ihre Authentizität.
The singer impressed everyone with her authenticity during the conversation.
