echt meaning and definition in german

Adjective

Frequency:

comparative echter, superlative echtesten

1. authentic, genuine, true Die Jacke ist aus echtem Leder. The jacket is made of genuine leather.
2. chiefly, colloquial real; factual Der Film ist nah an der echten Geschichte. The film is close to the real story.
3. maths proper echte Teilmenge proper subset

Adverb

Frequency:

1. chiefly, colloquial really; indeed