übergenau

overly precise; pedantic

English translations

  1. 01

    overprecise

  2. 02

    hyperaccurate

  3. 03

    extremely accurate

Word details

German meaning
Extrem genau, penibel; zu genau.
English meaning
Overly precise
German example
Er ist ein übergenauer Arbeiter, der jedes Detail beachtet.
English example
He is an overly precise worker who pays attention to every detail.

Example sentences with “übergenau”

  1. Er ist bei der Arbeit etwas übergenau. (He is a bit overly precise at work.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'übergenau' negative?

It can be, implying someone is being pedantic or annoying about details.