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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist genau das, was ich brauche.That's exactly what I need.
  2. Er kam genau um 8 Uhr an.He arrived exactly at 8 o'clock.
  3. Du hast genau das Richtige gesagt.You said exactly the right thing.

2.) "Expression of agreement"

"Genau", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Genau! Das ist die richtige Antwort.Exactly! That's the correct answer.
  2. A: Wir treffen uns um 19 Uhr. B: Genau.A: We meet at 7 PM. B: Exactly.
  3. Genau so habe ich das auch verstanden.That's exactly how I understood it too.

3.) "Precise, exact, meticulous"

"Genau", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er gab eine sehr genaue Beschreibung des Vorfalls.He gave a very precise description of the incident.
  2. Wir brauchen genaue Messungen für dieses Experiment.We need precise measurements for this experiment.
  3. Bitte sei genau bei der Durchführung dieser Aufgabe.Please be precise when carrying out this task.
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