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ακριβώς
exactly /akriˈvos/
adverbA1#93 most common
Also: precisely, just
Example sentences
Αυτό είναι ακριβώς το βιβλίο που ήθελα.
This is exactly the book I wanted.
Ακριβώς εκεί που σταμάτησες, πρέπει να γυρίσεις πίσω.
Exactly where you stopped, you need to turn back.
Η απάντησή σου είναι ακριβώς σωστή.
Your answer is exactly correct.
Ακριβώς πριν από την καταιγίδα, ο ήλιος φάνηκε.
Exactly before the storm, the sun appeared.
Ακριβώς αυτό ήθελα να πω.
Exactly that is what I wanted to say.
Πρέπει να κάνεις ακριβώς ό,τι σου είπα.
You must do exactly what I told you.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ακριβώς' meaning 'exactly' derives from the Ancient Greek 'ἀκριβῶς' (akrivōs), which means 'accurately' or 'precisely'. This, in turn, comes from 'ἀκριβής' (akrivēs), meaning 'precise' or 'exact', which is formed from the prefix 'ἀ-' (a-, an intensifier) and 'κρίβος' (kribos), meaning 'exact' or 'accurate'.
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