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genau

exact

Meaning of genau

completely correct and precise

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German/ˈɡənaʊ̯/
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What's the difference between genau / exakt / präzise / haargenau / punktgenau / richtig

🇩🇪German
genau

exact — completely correct and precise

A2Often
E
🇩🇪German
exakt

Very precise and exact, often with a slightly more technical or careful tone than plain "genau".

A2Often

Die genaue Uhrzeit ist mir nicht bekannt, aber die Ankunft war exakt um acht Uhr.

Точное время мне неизвестно, но прибытие было ровно в восемь часов.

P
🇩🇪German
präzise

Accurate and very detailed; emphasizes precision in work, descriptions, or instructions.

A2Often

Bitte gib mir eine präzise Antwort auf die Frage.

Пожалуйста, дай мне точный ответ на вопрос.

H
🇩🇪German
haargenau

An emphatic colloquial form meaning "exactly" or "to the last detail"; often sounds more expressive.

A2Often

Er hat die Zeichnung haargenau kopiert.

Он скопировал рисунок в точности до мельчайших деталей.

P
🇩🇪German
punktgenau

Exactly at the right moment or spot; especially used for timing, deadlines, or hitting a target.

A2Often

Der Zug kam punktgenau um 10.15 Uhr an.

Поезд прибыл ровно в 10:15.

R
🇩🇪German
richtig

A very common general word meaning "correct" or "right." It does not always mean precise; often refers to correctness of an answer or fact.

A2Very Often

Deine Antwort ist richtig, aber nicht ganz genau formuliert.

Твой ответ правильный, но сформулирован не совсем точно.

W
🇩🇪German
wahr

Means "true" or "truthful"; refers to truth and facts rather than precision in measurement.

A2Often

Die Geschichte ist wahr, aber nicht exakt in allen Details.

История правдива, но не во всех деталях точна.

K
🇩🇪German
korrekt

Slightly more formal: "correct" or "proper." Suitable for answers, behavior, and formulations.

A2Often

Bitte schreiben Sie die korrekte Antwort auf.

Пожалуйста, запишите правильный ответ.

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how to pronounce genau

/ˈɡənaʊ̯/

genau translation

exact

genau transcription

/ˈɡənaʊ̯/

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vollständig richtig und präzise

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