exact in German

exact in German is exakt, genau, abverlangen — exact means perfectly accurate or precise; matching a standard or fact exactly, with nothing added or missing.

exact in German

exakt

adj

genau

adj

exakt

adj

Precisely or definitely conceived or stated; strict.

abverlangen

verb

(ambitransitive) To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

eintreiben

verb

(ambitransitive) To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

fordern

verb

(ambitransitive) To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

durchsetzen

verb

(transitive) To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce; to visit.

erzwingen

verb

(transitive) To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce; to visit.

What does "exact" mean?

adjective Perfectly accurate or precise; matching a standard or fact exactly, with nothing added or missing.
"I need the exact time the meeting starts."
adjective Careful and precise by habit; strict about following rules or keeping promises.
"He is exact about paying his bills on the first of the month."
verb To demand and enforce payment or compliance, sometimes forcefully.
"The landlord exacted rent from every tenant without exception."
verb To make something necessary or unavoidable.
"The job exacts a heavy toll on his free time."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

exact in a sentence

I need the exact time the meeting starts.
She gave an exact account of what happened.
He is exact about paying his bills on the first of the month.
Our accountant is very exact and checks every figure twice before signing.

Similar words in German

accurate claim correct demand direct spot-on take unerring

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "exact" in German?

"exact" in German is exakt, genau, abverlangen. exact means: Perfectly accurate or precise; matching a standard or fact exactly, with nothing added or missing.

How do you use "exact" in a sentence?

Example: "I need the exact time the meeting starts." In German, "exact" is exakt, genau, abverlangen.

Are there other ways to say "exact" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "exact": exakt, genau, abverlangen, eintreiben, fordern, durchsetzen.

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