Genau - translation, pronunciation and examples
precisely
exactly
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precisely — exactly
Exactly to the point; used especially for timing, location, hits, or measurements with no deviation.
More exact or more precise; a comparative form often used for data, figures, or measurements.
Precisely, clearly, and with high accuracy; often used for wording, instructions, or work.
Strictly speaking, if one wants to be exact; used to clarify or slightly correct what was said before.
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What's the difference between genau / punktgenau / exakter / präzise / genau genommen / eigentlich
precisely — exactly
Das ist genau das, was ich meinte.
Это именно то, что я имел в виду.
Exactly to the point; used especially for timing, location, hits, or measurements with no deviation.
Der Zug kam punktgenau um 8 Uhr an.
Поезд прибыл точно в 8 часов.
More exact or more precise; a comparative form often used for data, figures, or measurements.
Die neue Messmethode liefert exaktere Ergebnisse.
Новый метод измерения даёт более точные результаты.
Precisely, clearly, and with high accuracy; often used for wording, instructions, or work.
Bitte formulieren Sie die Antwort präzise.
Пожалуйста, сформулируйте ответ точно и чётко.
Strictly speaking, if one wants to be exact; used to clarify or slightly correct what was said before.
Genau genommen ist das nicht dasselbe.
Строго говоря, это не одно и то же.
Actually, in fact, or essentially; less about precision and more about soft correction, limitation, or clarification.
Eigentlich meinte ich etwas anderes.
Вообще-то я имел в виду кое-что другое.
Precisely this one, especially with a sense of surprise, annoyance, or emphasis on a specific choice.
Ausgerechnet heute hat mein Handy keinen Akku.
Именно сегодня у моего телефона села батарея.
Exactly, without deviation; a direct word for high precision that can sound slightly more formal.
Die genaue Uhrzeit kenne ich nicht, aber es war exakt neun Uhr.
Точного времени я не знаю, но было ровно девять часов.
A literary or less common word meaning precise or exact; often sounds a bit more formal or technical.
Der Bericht enthält präzise und präzis formulierte Angaben.
В отчёте содержатся точные и чётко сформулированные данные.
Down to the tiniest detail; an informal intensifier of exactly/precisely.
Ich erinnere mich haargenau an dieses Gespräch.
Я до мельчайших деталей помню этот разговор.
Absolutely exactly or precisely; a very common colloquial intensifier used to confirm something.
Ja, das ist ganz genau der Punkt.
Да, это как раз суть дела.
Carefully and thoroughly; not directly meaning exactly, but emphasizing a careful process without carelessness.
Sie arbeitet sehr sorgfältig und macht kaum Fehler.
Она работает очень тщательно и почти не делает ошибок.
Neat, proper, or thorough; it does not mean exactly, but rather well done and without mess.
Bitte räumen Sie den Schreibtisch ordentlich auf.
Пожалуйста, аккуратно наведите порядок на столе.
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genau translation: precisely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce genau
/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/
genau translation
precisely
genau examples
Das ist genau das, was ich meinte.
genau transcription
/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/
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genau meaning: what does it mean?
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genau pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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?
Das ist genau das, was ich meinte. Translation: Это именно то, что я имел в виду.
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