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genauso

just as

adverb ge-NOW-zo Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

exactly the same

Usage Note

genauso combines genau ('exactly') and so to mean 'exactly the same' and often pairs with wie: genauso gut wie ('just as good as'). It is the standard way to draw an equal comparison.

Examples

"Sie kocht genauso gut wie ihre Mutter."

Natural Translation

She cooks just as well as her mother.

Literal Translation

She cooks just-as well as her mother.

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