adjectiveadverbinterjection
precis
just · exactly
När något är helt rätt eller exakt så som det ska vara.
precis (Swedish)
Definition:
- Precis means "exactly," "precisely," or "just" in English.
- It is used to emphasize accuracy, correctness, or exactness of something.
Example:
- Det är precis vad jag menade. – "That is exactly what I meant."
Synonyms in Swedish:
- exakt – also means "exactly," often interchangeable with precis. However, exakt can sometimes sound slightly more formal or "technical," while precis is common in everyday spoken language.
- just – similar in meaning but can imply "right now" or timing depending on context.
Summary:
- Precis emphasizes precision or correctness.
- Often interchangeable with exakt, but precis tends to be a bit more colloquial and flexible.
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Examples
Han kom precis i tid.adverb
He arrived just in time.
Det var precis vad jag tänkte säga.adverb
That was exactly what I was going to say.
Precis, det är en bra idé.adverb
Exactly, that's a good idea.
Barnen gick precis hem efter skolan.adverb
The children just went home after school.
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