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genau

exactly

Meaning of genau

in a precise and correct way

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German/ˈɡənaʊ̯/
exactly
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What's the difference between genau / präzise / exakt / wirklich / tatsächlich / auf den Punkt

🇩🇪German
genau

exactly — in a precise and correct way

A2Often
P
🇩🇪German
präzise

Precisely, with a high degree of accuracy; emphasizes carefulness and lack of mistakes.

A2Often

Bitte arbeite präzise, damit keine Fehler passieren.

Пожалуйста, работай точно, чтобы не было ошибок.

E
🇩🇪German
exakt

Exactly, without deviation; very close to "genau" and often strengthens the idea of precision.

A2Very Often

Die Uhr zeigt exakt acht Uhr.

Часы показывают ровно восемь часов.

W
🇩🇪German
wirklich

Really, actually; it usually confirms or intensifies something rather than expressing precision.

A2Very Often

Das ist wirklich eine gute Idee.

Это действительно хорошая идея.

T
🇩🇪German
tatsächlich

Indeed, in fact; often used to confirm something or express surprise at a real fact.

A2Often

Er ist tatsächlich schon angekommen.

Он действительно уже приехал.

A
🇩🇪German
auf den Punkt

To the point, very concise and exact; often means a well-chosen, precise formulation.

A2Rarely

Du hast das Problem auf den Punkt erklärt.

Ты очень точно объяснил проблему.

H
🇩🇪German
haargenau

Exactly, down to the smallest detail; a colloquial intensifier for very strong precision.

A2Often

Ich erinnere mich haargenau an diesen Tag.

Я помню тот день в мельчайших подробностях.

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genau translation: exactly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce genau

/ˈɡənaʊ̯/

genau translation

exactly

genau transcription

/ˈɡənaʊ̯/

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auf präzise und richtige Weise

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