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adverb

genau

closely

Meaning of genau

Deutsch

sorgfältig und im Detail

English

carefully and in detail

closely

Pronunciation

German
[ɡəˈnaʊ̯]
German (Germany)

genau with English translation

genau usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich lese den Bericht genau.

I read the report closely.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Bitte prüfe die Zahlen genau.

Please check the numbers closely.

genau synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between genau, eingehend, gründlich, aufmerksam, nah, eng, and dicht

E
🇩🇪German
eingehend

Emphasizes detailed, in-depth examination or discussion.

B1often
gründlich
🇩🇪German

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

Advanced: broader words

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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What does genau mean?

carefully and in detail

How do you pronounce genau?

genau is pronounced [ɡəˈnaʊ̯].

How is genau used in a sentence?

I read the report closely. Translation: Ich lese den Bericht genau.

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