Ganz genau
Example: Ich weiß ganz genau, wo mein Buch ist.
Definition
"Ganz genau" is a German expression used to indicate that something is known or stated with complete accuracy and certainty. It emphasizes the precision or exactness of information, as in the phrase, "Ich weiß ganz genau, wo mein Buch ist," meaning "I know exactly where my book is."
Etymology
The phrase "ganz genau" combines "ganz," meaning "whole" or "entire," and "genau," meaning "exact" or "precise." Together, they reinforce the idea of total exactness. Did you know? The word "genau" comes from Middle High German "genâc," which originally meant "sufficient" or "adequate."
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