Genuine
/JEN-yoo-in/
असली (asli)
Meanings
- Truly what it is said to be; authentic
- Sincere and honest
- Free from pretense
Example Sentences
- "The jeweler confirmed that the diamond was genuine and not a synthetic stone."
- "His genuine concern for the villagers earned him their trust and respect."
- "It is hard to find genuine handloom silk in the market these days."
Etymology
From Latin 'genuinus' (native, natural), related to 'gignere' (to beget). Originally meant 'placed on the knees' — a father acknowledged a newborn child by placing it on his knee.