waschecht
colorfast
Resistant to fading or losing color when washed.
EXAMPLE
Die waschechte Jeans hat auch nach vielen Wäschen ihre Farbe behalten.
The colorfast jeans retained their color even after many washes.
waschecht
colorfast / genuine
waschecht – waschechter – am waschechtesten
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Meanings
waschecht
genuine
Completely authentic and unadulterated; typical of a person or thing.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein waschechter Berliner und kennt die Stadt wie seine Westentasche.
He is a genuine Berliner and knows the city like the back of his hand.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry waschecht, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | waschecht |
|---|---|
| comparative | waschechter |
| superlative | am waschechtesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to waschecht.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Waschecht' (colorfast / genuine) combines the word element 'wasch-' (wash) with 'echt' (genuine). The compound originally conveys the idea of authenticity that holds up even through washing; the figurative meaning developed from this.
EXAMPLE
Das Etikett garantiert, dass die Farbe waschecht ist.
The label guarantees that the color is colorfast.
Typical collocations
In its textile-related meaning, 'waschecht' (colorfast) often occurs with 'Farbe' (color), 'Stoff' (fabric), or 'Textilien' (textiles). It can appear before a noun or after the verb 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Der Hersteller verspricht waschechte Farben für die neue Kleidung.
The manufacturer promises colorfast dyes for the new clothing.
Emphatic use
In its figurative meaning, 'waschecht' (genuine) emphasizes a person's affiliation or characteristic quality. It often appears before labels such as 'Fan' (fan), 'Profi' (professional), or a term indicating regional origin, and usually has a colloquial, emphatic tone.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist ein waschechter Fußballfan und verpasst kein Spiel.
She is a genuine soccer fan and never misses a game.
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