Authentic против Genuine против Legitimate против Real против True

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Authentic

Топ 2000 (частое)C1adjective

Genuine

Топ 2000 (частое)B2adjective

Legitimate

ФормальноеТоп 2000 (частое)C1adjective

Real

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1adjective

True

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1adjective
Самое формальное: Legitimate
 AuthenticGenuineLegitimateRealTrue
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ɔːˈθentɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɔːˈθentɪk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈdʒenjuɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdʒenjuɪn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːəl//rɪəl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːəl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/truː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/truː/"]/
ЗначениеReal and true; not fake.Real and honest, not fake.Real or acceptable; not false.Something that exists or is true, not fake.Correct or real; not false.
ПримерI don't know if the painting is authentic.Is the painting a genuine Picasso?a legitimate grievanceThe cake looks real, but it is actually made of plastic.The story is true, and I believe every word of it.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральноеФормальноеНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 2000 (частое)Топ 2000 (частое)Топ 2000 (частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFRC1B2C1A1A1
Часть речиadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Сочетанияauthentic experience, authentic materials, authentic voice, authentic culturebe, look, prove, absolutely, completely, entirely, appear, be, look, really, truly, verybe, seem, consider something, completely, entirely, perfectly, be, seem, consider something, completely, entirely, perfectlybe, look, seem, all too, very, frighteningly, real and/​or imaginary, real and/​or imagined, be, look, seem, all too, very, frighteningly, real and/​or imaginary, real and/​or imaginedbe, ring, seem, especially, particularly, very, be, feel, remain, absolutely, to, true to your word
Антонимыfake, false, counterfeitfake, false, insincereillegitimate, unjustified, fakefake, false, imaginaryfalse, untrue, incorrect
Частые ошибкиConfusing 'authentic' with 'authoritative', Using 'authentic' inappropriately in place of 'actual', Mispronouncing it as 'authen-tic' instead of 'aw-then-tic'Confused with 'generous' as they sound similar., Using 'genuine' to describe something that is not a real object (like a feeling).Misusing 'legitimate' when 'legit' is more appropriate in slang contexts., Confusing with 'illegitimate' without understanding its negative connotation., Using 'legitimate' as a verb instead of as an adjective.Confused with 'really' when describing intensity., 'Real' used incorrectly as a verb., Used in place of 'genuine' to describe people.Confused with 'truly' as an adverb., 'True' is often misspelled as 'tru'., Used the phrase 'true in' instead of 'true to'.
Заметки по употреблениюUse 'authentic' when something is genuine or original. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts; however, avoid using it in overly casual settings.Use 'genuine' to describe people, feelings, or items that are true and authentic. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, particularly in discussions about character or quality. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.Use 'legitimate' in formal contexts to describe authenticity or legality. Avoid in very casual conversations.Used to describe authenticity or truth. It's appropriate in most contexts but can sound overly emphatic if used in casual conversation. For example, saying 'Is this real?' is common, while 'This is real!' may seem dramatic.Used when confirming the accuracy of something. Appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in overly casual settings when it may sound too blunt.

Частые вопросы: Authentic против Genuine против Legitimate против Real против True

В чём разница между Authentic, Genuine, Legitimate, Real и True?

Authentic: Real and true; not fake. Genuine: Real and honest, not fake. Legitimate: Real or acceptable; not false. Real: Something that exists or is true, not fake. True: Correct or real; not false.

Что формальнее: Authentic, Genuine, Legitimate, Real и True?

Среди них Legitimate самое формальное.

У Authentic, Genuine, Legitimate, Real и True одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Authentic: C1, Genuine: B2, Legitimate: C1, Real: A1, True: A1 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Authentic, Genuine, Legitimate, Real и True?

Authentic: adjective, Genuine: adjective, Legitimate: adjective, Real: adjective, True: adjective.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Authentic: I don't know if the painting is authentic. Genuine: Is the painting a genuine Picasso? Legitimate: a legitimate grievance Real: The cake looks real, but it is actually made of plastic. True: The story is true, and I believe every word of it.

Можно ли использовать Authentic, Genuine, Legitimate, Real и True взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Authentic, Genuine, Legitimate, Real и True близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.