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Absolutely exact, precise, and without the slightest deviation. It is used to emphasize a high degree of accuracy or agreement.
Das Ersatzteil passte haargenau in die Maschine.
The replacement part fit exactly into the machine.
'Haargenau' (exactly) is a compound of 'Haar' (hair) and 'genau' (exact). The idea behind it is that something is as precise as the width of a hair. So it is a figurative intensification of 'genau' (exact).
Die Beschreibung des Zeugen war haargenau.
The witness's description was exactly right.
As an adverb, 'haargenau' (exactly) usually stands directly before the word it emphasizes. This can be an adjective, another adverb, or a verb. It reinforces the precision of the statement.
Das ist haargenau das, was ich gesucht habe.
That is exactly what I was looking for.
'Haargenau' (exactly) is often used to emphasize agreement or exact execution. Typical combinations are 'haargenau passen' (to fit exactly), 'haargenau stimmen' (to be exactly right), 'etwas haargenau befolgen' (to follow something exactly), or 'haargenau dasselbe sagen' (to say exactly the same thing).
Er hat die Anweisungen seines Chefs haargenau befolgt.
He followed his boss's instructions exactly.
exact / precise
'genau' and 'haargenau' both mean that something is exact or precise. 'genau' is the normal word and fits in many situations, for example with times, numbers, tasks, or descriptions. 'haargenau' is stronger and emphasizes that there really is no deviation. Learners may confuse the words because both express precision. In practice: if something is simply correct and precise, you say 'genau'. If you want to emphasize the precision especially strongly, you say 'haargenau'.
Der neue Schrank passt haargenau in die kleine Ecke.
The new cabinet fits exactly into the small corner.
Bitte lies die Adresse genau, bevor du das Formular abschickst.
Please read the address carefully before you send off the form.