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

Positivegenau
Comparativegenauer
Superlativegenauesten

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.

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