exactly
gb/ɪɡzˈæktli/ us/ɪɡzˈæktli/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1000
pontosan
A2
1
pontosan
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
exactly [number/amount/time/description]
The train arrived at exactly 8:00 a.m.
A vonat pontosan reggel 8 órakor érkezett meg.
You look exactly like your sister.
Pontosan úgy nézel ki, mint a lánytestvéred.
That's exactly what I was thinking.
This is exactly the place I told you about.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It is exactly ten o’clock.
Pontosan tíz óra van.
She is exactly the same age as me.
Pontosan egyidős velem.
He did exactly what I said.
We met at exactly this spot.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exactly' with 'about' or 'around', which mean the opposite in terms of precision.
Maana
In a completely accurate way
Miunganiko ya maneno
exactly right
|exactly the same
|exactly what
|exactly where
|exactly how
Visawe
precisely (Slightly more formal and often used in technical or careful contexts.)
Vinyume
approximately (Means about or nearly, not completely accurate.)
Mada
communication
|measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to say that something is 100% correct or the same in every detail.
Used to indicate that something is correct or matches in every detail.
A2
2
pontosan
A2
"So you think we should wait?" "Exactly!"
– Szóval szerinted várnunk kellene? – Pontosan!
"It’s better to be safe than sorry." "Exactly."
– Jobb félni, mint megijedni. – Pontosan.
"You mean we should try again tomorrow?" "Exactly."
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
"It is too cold today." "Exactly!"
– Ma túl hideg van. – Pontosan!
"We need more time." "Exactly."
– Több időre van szükségünk. – Pontosan.
"You mean we can go now?" "Exactly."
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may overuse 'exactly' where a simple 'yes' would be more natural, especially in formal settings.
Maana
Used to show strong agreement
Miunganiko ya maneno
Exactly!
|Yes, exactly.
|That’s exactly it.
Visawe
absolutely (Similar in agreement, but can also mean completely in other contexts.)
Vinyume
not really (Indicates disagreement or only partial agreement.)
Mada
communication
|conversation
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to say you agree 100% with someone’s idea or opinion.
Used to emphasize complete agreement with what someone has said.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
exactly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæktli/
US/ɪɡzˈæktli/
Silabi na mkazo
ex - actly (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (actly)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: exactly
- Plural: exactlies
Familia ya neno
Semi
exactly right
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fully correct without error
Completely correct; no mistakes.
Mifano
- Your answer is exactly right.
- That’s exactly right, well done.
exactly the same
1/ɪɡzˈæktli ðə sˈeɪm/
fixed phrase
Completely identical in all ways
100% the same, no difference at all.
Mifano
- These two photos are exactly the same.
- Her dress is exactly the same as mine.
exactly what I mean
1/ɪɡzˈæktli wˈʌt ˈaɪ mˈin/
fixed phrase
Matches my intended meaning perfectly
You said the same thing I was thinking.
Mifano
- That’s exactly what I mean about being careful.
- You explained it perfectly — exactly what I mean.