Genau Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Genau" is mainly used as adverb meaning "exactly", "precisely" or "just". It is also used as particle and adjective.
Essential properties of "genau"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "genau" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Exactly, precisely"
"Genau", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Exactly, precisely, just."
- Translation(s): exactly, precisely, just, accurately
- Synonym(s): exakt, präzise, akkurat
- Antonym(s): ungenau
- Related word(s): genauestens, haargenau
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das ist genau das, was ich brauche.
- Er kam genau um 8 Uhr an.
- Du hast genau das Richtige gesagt.
2.) "Expression of agreement"
"Genau", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expression of agreement or confirmation."
- Translation(s): exactly, precisely, right, indeed, that's right
- Synonym(s): Richtig, Stimmt, Korrekt
- Related word(s): Jawohl, Eben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Genau! Das ist die richtige Antwort.
- A: Wir treffen uns um 19 Uhr. B: Genau.
- Genau so habe ich das auch verstanden.
3.) "Precise, exact, meticulous"
"Genau", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Precise, exact, meticulous."
- Translation(s): precise, exact, accurate, meticulous, thorough
- Synonym(s): präzise, exakt, sorgfältig
- Antonym(s): ungenau
- Related word(s): detailliert, pünktlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er gab eine sehr genaue Beschreibung des Vorfalls.
- Wir brauchen genaue Messungen für dieses Experiment.
- Bitte sei genau bei der Durchführung dieser Aufgabe.
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