exakt
exact
Ganz genau und ohne Fehler oder Abweichung.
The German word "exakt" is an adjective that means "exact" or "precise." It is derived from Latin "exactus," sharing roots with its English equivalent. "Exakt" refers to accuracy and being free from any form of error or ambiguity. Similar words in German include "genau" (precise), "präzise" (precise), and "korrekt" (correct).
Here are the differences:
- "Genau" is often the most commonly used in everyday speech and covers both "exact" and "precise."
- "Präzise" often implies a higher degree of precision and is used in more technical contexts.
- "Korrekt" means "correct," and while it also implies a degree of accuracy, it is more about correctness rather than precision.
In summary, "exakt" is generally used to emphasize high precision or detail in information or measurements.
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Examples
Das Thermometer zeigt exakt 20 Grad an.adverb
The thermometer shows exactly 20 degrees.
Es ist wichtig, eine exakte Planung für das neue Projekt zu erstellen.adjective
It is important to create an exact plan for the new project.
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