German Conversation · Level 37
75 words
German word
genauso
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈnaʊ̯zoː/
Meaning
- adverbin the same way
Example
Ich finde das genauso.
I feel the same way about it.
More examples
Sie reagierte genauso gelassen.
She reacted just as calmly.
Core concept
A second thing tracing the first thing's manner, content, or degree without a difference.
Common phrases
genauso wie
just as
genauso schwer
just as difficult
genauso interessant
just as interesting
Similar words
auch: Adds that the preceding statement applies to someone or something else.
so: In such a manner or state.
Definition in German
auf dieselbe Art und Weise; drückt aus, dass etwas in Inhalt oder Ausmaß übereinstimmt.
Word origin
German formed genauso from genau and so, giving the original sense exactly so or precisely in that way.
Usage tips
- At the start of a reply, Genauso! can express agreement and means the same applies here, not merely physical equality.