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genau

exactly

Meaning of genau

in a precise and correct way

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German/ˈɡənaʊ̯/
Russian transcription[ˈtot͡ɕnə]
exactly
genau - exactly
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genau with Russian translation

genau usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Именно так я и хотел.

Genau so wollte ich es haben.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Приходи ровно в восемь часов.

Komm genau um acht Uhr.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between genau / präzise / exakt / wirklich / tatsächlich / auf den Punkt

P
🇩🇪German
präzise

Precisely, with a high degree of accuracy; emphasizes carefulness and lack of mistakes.

A2Often
E
🇩🇪German
exakt

Exactly, without deviation; very close to "genau" and often strengthens the idea of precision.

A2Very Often
W
🇩🇪German
wirklich

Really, actually; it usually confirms or intensifies something rather than expressing precision.

A2Very Often
T
🇩🇪German
tatsächlich

Indeed, in fact; often used to confirm something or express surprise at a real fact.

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
auf den Punkt

To the point, very concise and exact; often means a well-chosen, precise formulation.

A2Rarely
H
🇩🇪German
haargenau

Exactly, down to the smallest detail; a colloquial intensifier for very strong precision.

A2Often

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

how to pronounce genau

/ˈɡənaʊ̯/

genau translation

exactly

genau examples

Genau so wollte ich es haben.

genau transcription

/ˈɡənaʊ̯/

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genau meaning: what does it mean?

auf präzise und richtige Weise

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

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

Genau so wollte ich es haben. Translation: Именно так я и хотел.

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