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.precise; exact(attribute, description)
a.describes something as accurate and without error
Die genaue Uhrzeit kenne ich nicht.—I don't know the exact time.
2.exactly; precisely (used to confirm or agree)(adverb, emphasis)
a.confirms correctness or agreement
— Das ist richtig. — Genau!—— That is correct. — 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.
