English–German

“exactly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈnaʊ̯/

Example

Genau, das stimmt.

Exactly, that's right.

Illustration for genau (exactly)

How to say “exactly” in German

“Exactly” in German is genau.

A ruler edge meeting a marked line with no gap.

Full entry for genau: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with genau

Ja, genau!

Yes, exactly!

Tips for using genau

  • As a standalone reply, genau confirms the previous statement, while genau, das stimmt provides a fuller agreement.

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