Significado
Expressing precise agreement or affirmation.
Contexto cultural
Germans value precision; 'Ja, genau' is a way to show you are paying attention. Austrians might use 'Genau' even more frequently as a filler. Swiss Germans often use 'Genau' in a very relaxed way. In the North, people might be slightly more reserved, but 'Ja, genau' remains standard.
Use it to sound native
Native speakers use this phrase constantly. Using it will immediately make you sound more natural.
Don't over-use
If you use it after every single sentence, it becomes a filler. Use it when you genuinely agree.
Significado
Expressing precise agreement or affirmation.
Use it to sound native
Native speakers use this phrase constantly. Using it will immediately make you sound more natural.
Don't over-use
If you use it after every single sentence, it becomes a filler. Use it when you genuinely agree.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the dialogue.
A: Das ist {die|f} richtige Antwort. B: ____, ____.
The speaker is agreeing with the statement, so 'Ja, genau' is the correct choice.
Which phrase shows agreement?
Which of these is the best way to agree?
'Ja, genau' is the standard way to express agreement.
Finish the sentence.
A: Wir treffen uns um 8 Uhr. B: ____.
Confirming a time requires an agreement phrase.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosA: Das ist {die|f} richtige Antwort. B: ____, ____.
The speaker is agreeing with the statement, so 'Ja, genau' is the correct choice.
Which of these is the best way to agree?
'Ja, genau' is the standard way to express agreement.
A: Wir treffen uns um 8 Uhr. B: ____.
Confirming a time requires an agreement phrase.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, only when you agree with a statement.
It is neutral and works in almost all situations.
Frases relacionadas
Ganz genau
specialized formExactly so
Das stimmt
synonymThat is correct
Eben
similarExactly / That's just it
Richtig
synonymRight
