Genau
Example: Ich weiß genau, wann der Zug ankommt.
Definition
"Genau" is an adverb used to express precision or exactness, meaning 'exactly' or 'precisely.' It indicates that something is known or stated with full accuracy, as in the phrase 'Ich weiß genau, wann der Zug ankommt,' meaning 'I know exactly when the train arrives.'
Etymology
"Genau" comes from Middle High German 'genouwe,' related to Old High German 'ginuowa,' meaning 'sufficient' or 'enough.' Over time, it evolved to express exactness and precision. Did you know? The word's roots highlight the idea of something being 'just right' or 'fully enough,' which fits its modern meaning perfectly.
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"Genau" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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