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genau

closely

Meaning of genau

carefully and in detail

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German/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/
closely
genau - closely
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genau with English translation

genau usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Ich lese den Bericht genau.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Bitte prüfe die Zahlen genau.

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genau synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between genau / eingehend / gründlich / aufmerksam / nah / eng

E
🇩🇪German
eingehend

Emphasizes detailed, in-depth examination or discussion.

B1Often
G
🇩🇪German
gründlich

Means thorough and complete, with emphasis on carefulness and fullness.

B1Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
aufmerksam

Means attentive, focusing on concentration and noticing details.

B1Very Often
N
🇩🇪German
nah

Usually means close in space rather than carefully or attentively.

B1Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
eng

Usually describes a small distance, narrow space, or a close connection.

B1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
dicht

Means dense or tightly packed; not about careful attention.

B1Often

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How to pronounce genau and what this word means

genau means closely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce genau

/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/

genau translation

closely

genau examples

Ich lese den Bericht genau.

genau transcription

/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/

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genau meaning: what does it mean?

sorgfältig und im Detail

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genau is pronounced as /ɡəˈnaʊ̯/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

genau definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich lese den Bericht genau. Translation: Я внимательно читаю отчёт.

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