ADVERB

genauso/ɡəˈnaʊ̯zoː/just as; exactly as; equally

genauso is a German adverb that means just as, exactly as, or equally. It is pronounced /ɡəˈnaʊ̯zoː/.

Definitions

1.to the same extent or in the same way as(comparisons; degree or manner)

a.in precisely the same way or to the same degree as something else

Sie ist genauso groß wie ihr Bruder.—She is just as tall as her brother.

b.used to stress equality or similarity

Ich finde das genauso wichtig wie du.—I find that just as important as you do.

Frequently asked questions

What does "genauso" mean in English?
"genauso" means just as, exactly as, or equally. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "genauso"?
"genauso" is pronounced /ɡəˈnaʊ̯zoː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "genauso"?
"genauso" is a adverb in German.

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