genau
accurate · exact · exactly · precise
Es beschreibt etwas, das richtig, präzise oder ohne Fehler ist.
The German word "genau" is an adjective and adverb meaning "exact," "precise," or "accurate." It can also be used as an interjection meaning "exactly" or "that's right."
- Root: The word "genau" itself is a single word and not typically broken down further.
Similar words:
- präzise (precise)
- exakt (exact)
- akkurat (accurate, neat)
- richtig (correct)
Differences:
- "Genau" is often used in everyday language to confirm accuracy or agreement ("Genau!").
- "Präzise" and "exakt" lean more toward technical or scientific precision.
- "Richtig" means "correct," focusing on correctness rather than precision.
In short, "genau" emphasizes precision and exactness in both measurement and affirmation contexts.
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Examples
Die Uhr geht genau.adverb
The clock is accurate.
Seine Antworten sind immer genau.adjective
His answers are always exact.
Er weiß genau, was zu tun ist.adverb
He knows exactly what needs to be done.
Das passt genau in die Tasche.adverb
That fits exactly in the bag.
Wir treffen uns genau um acht.adverb
We are meeting exactly at eight.
Das ist genau richtig.adverb
That is exactly right.
Dieser Plan passt genau zum Projekt.adverb
This plan fits exactly with the project.
Er hat eine sehr genaue Beschreibung gegeben.adjective
He gave a very precise description.
Sie sucht nach einer genauen Antwort auf die Frage.adjective
She is looking for an exact answer to the question.
Er gab mir eine genaue Beschreibung des Hauses.adjective
He gave me an exact description of the house.
Sie hat eine genaue Antwort auf die Frage gegeben.adjective
She gave an exact answer to the question.
Der Lehrer gab eine genaue Bewertung der Prüfung.Word type unavailable
The teacher gave an exact evaluation of the exam.
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