Genau
Example: Ich weiß genau, wann das Treffen beginnt.
Definition
"Genau" is an adverb used in German to mean exactly, precisely, or accurately. It expresses a high degree of certainty or exactness about a fact or situation, as in the phrase 'Ich weiß genau, wann das Treffen beginnt,' meaning 'I know exactly when the meeting starts.'
Etymology
The German word "genau" comes from Middle High German 'genouwe,' which meant exact or precise. It traces back further to Old High German 'ginoʒ,' related to the idea of being sufficient or exact. Did you know? The word retains a clear sense of precision and certainty, which is why it is often used to affirm facts or details.
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"Genau" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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