ADJECTIVE
genau/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/exact; precise; exactly
genau is a German adjective that means exact, precise, or exactly. It is pronounced /ɡəˈnaʊ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "genauer" and "genauesten".
Definitions
1.being very accurate or exact(quality, precision)
a.precise, showing accuracy (adj.)
Sie gab eine genaue Beschreibung des Täters.—She gave an exact description of the perpetrator.
2.used to confirm a statement or agreement (adv., interjection)(confirmation, agreement, exclamation)
a.exactly, right, that's it
A: Das ist deine Tasche, oder? B: Genau!—A: That's your bag, right? B: Exactly!
Adjective Forms
| Positive | genau |
|---|---|
| Comparative | genauer |
| Superlative | genauesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genau" mean in English?
- "genau" means exact, precise, or exactly. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "genau"?
- "genau" is pronounced /ɡəˈnaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "genau"?
- The comparative of "genau" is "genauer" and the superlative is "genauesten".
- What part of speech is "genau"?
- "genau" is a adjective in German.
