Genau
exact; precise; accurate
English translations
- 01
exactly
- 02
precisely
- 03
right
Word details
- German meaning
- Exakt, präzise und ohne Abweichung.
- English meaning
- exact
- Synonym
- präzise, exakt
- German example
- Die Uhr geht genau.
- English example
- The clock is exact.
- Comparative
- genauerSuperlative: am genauesten
- Opposite of
- exactungenau
Related words
- Genauigkeit
accuracy
- minutengenau
down to the minute
- übergenau
Overly precise
- Lungenaufblähung
Pulmonary emphysema
- Ungenauigkeit
Inaccuracy
- sekundengenau
Second-accurate means that something is accurate to the second.
- haargenau
precisely, exactly
- Ganggenauigkeit
Timekeeping accuracy
- ungenau
Inaccurate
- transliterieren
Transliterate
- dosieren
To dose means to measure out and dispense a specific amount of a substance or material, often with the goal of achieving an exact or desired quantity.
- massnehmen
to measure
- zuvorsagen
to predict, to forecast
- stringent
Stringent means strict, rigorous, or uncompromising in regard to rules, regulations, or requirements.
- aliquot
Aliquot
- literal
Literal
- präzise
precise, accurate
- offenliegend
Obvious, exposed
- aufmerksam
Attentive
- spezifisch
Specific
- akribisch
meticulous
- Diagnose
Diagnosis
- ungefähr
approximately, about
- sorgfältig
Carefully
- verschwommen
Blurred, hazy
- stochastisch
Stochastic
- Replik
Replica
- wörtlich
literally
- mittelstark
medium-strong
- goldrichtig
Absolutely right
- Definition
A definition is a precise explanation of the meaning of a word or thing.
- fimschig
Fussy, picky
- pedantisch
pedantic
- gutsitzend
Well-fitting
- minuziös
Meticulous, thorough
- erbsenzählerisch
nitpicking
- bijektiv
Bijective
- maßnehmen
to take measurements
- Mikroskop
Microscope
- Pipette
Pipette
- Zeug
"Stuff" is a general term for things or objects, often without specifying them exactly.
- Periastron
Periastron
- Ahnung
Clue, idea
- Atomuhr
atomic clock
- Pünktlichkeit
Punctuality
- Wortlaut
Wording, Exact words
- Heliometer
A heliometer is a scientific instrument for precisely measuring the angle between two distant objects, particularly for determining the diameter of the sun.
- Maßkolben
Volumetric flask
- auf Herz und Nieren prüfen
to examine thoroughly, to put through its paces
Example sentences with “Genau”
Können Sie das bitte etwas genauer erklären? (Can you please explain that a bit more precisely?)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'genau' used as an interjection?
Yes, it is very commonly used as a filler word meaning 'Exactly!' or 'I agree'.