echt
really, genuine, truly
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ɛxt/
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Cultural Note
'Echt' is the Dutch all-purpose intensifier. 'Echt waar?' (really true?) expresses surprise. As an adjective, 'echt' means 'genuine' or 'real' — 'echte liefde' (true love). Young Dutch people use 'echt' constantly as emphasis.
📝 Example Sentences
Dit is echt heel mooi!
This is really very beautiful!
Echt waar?
Really? (Is that true?)
Ik vind het echt jammer dat je niet kunt komen.
I really think it's a shame you can't come.