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Very precise, careful, and exact, often with great attention to detail. It can refer to a person, their way of working, or a result.
Die Buchhalterin ist bekannt dafür, sehr akkurat zu arbeiten.
The accountant is known for working very accurately.
'Akkurat' (accurate) can stand before a noun as an adjective or be used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
Das ist eine sehr akkurate Zeichnung des Gebäudes.
That is a very accurate drawing of the building.
The word is often used to describe the quality of work or information. Typical combinations are 'akkurate Arbeit' (accurate work), 'akkurate Daten' (accurate data), or 'eine akkurate Messung' (an accurate measurement).
Für die wissenschaftliche Studie sind akkurate Messungen unerlässlich.
Accurate measurements are essential for the scientific study.
'Akkurat' (accurate) describes not only that something is correct, but also emphasizes the care and attention to detail in the execution. It implies a careful process.
Ihre akkurate Arbeitsweise wird von allen Kollegen geschätzt.
Her accurate way of working is appreciated by all her colleagues.
exact / precise
Genau and akkurat can both describe an error-free execution. Genau is the general choice for correct and careful work; akkurat additionally emphasizes especially neat execution and great attention to detail. When visibly clean, detailed work is involved, akkurat is therefore often the better fit.
Nina trägt die Messwerte akkurat und sauber in die vorbereiteten Felder ein.
Nina enters the measurements neatly and accurately in the prepared fields.
Nina trägt die Messwerte genau in die Liste ein.
Nina enters the measurements in the list accurately.
