ADJECTIVE
genau/ɡəˈnaʊ̯/exact; precise; accurate
genau is a German adjective that means exact, precise, or accurate. It is pronounced /ɡəˈnaʊ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "genauer" and "genauesten".
Definitions
1.exact, precise, or accurate in detail(quality or degree)
a.describing something that is done with accuracy or care
Sie gab eine genaue Beschreibung des Täters.—She gave an exact description of the perpetrator.
b.not approximate; matching a requirement closely
Wir brauchen genaue Zahlen für den Bericht.—We need exact figures for the report.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | genau |
|---|---|
| Comparative | genauer |
| Superlative | genauesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "genau" mean in English?
- "genau" means exact, precise, or accurate. 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.
