genuine

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.juː.ɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuộc về hoặc có nguồn gốc từ gốc ban đầu

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không giả mạo, không sai, không bị làm giả

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Adjective

Examples

a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials; genuine friendship

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “genuine” mean?

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native.

Is “genuine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.