Exactly!
A2
Alltagswendung
Neutral
Sehr häufig
Bedeutung
A reply showing strong agreement that something is completely right.
Wann man es verwendet
People say “exactly” to friends, family, colleagues or other people when they agree with an idea or explanation. It is neutral and common in conversation. It is less suitable when you are unsure or only partly agree.
Beispielsatz
Exactly! That's what I was trying to say.
Grammatik & Struktur
Exactly! = That's exactly right. You can use it alone or add a sentence: Exactly! We need more time.
✓ Richtig
Exactly! This jacket is too expensive.
Exactly! Let's meet near the station.
Exactly! You can't work all day without a break.
✗ Falsch
I exactly with you.
That's exactly!
The short reply “exactly” is normal in speech. It sounds clear and confident; a warm voice makes it sound friendly.
So antwortet man
Ähnliche Ausdrücke
That's right.
Also shows agreement, but often sounds less strong.
I agree.
States your agreement directly. It does not stress that the other person is completely right.
Absolutely!
Also shows strong agreement and can sound more excited.
Häufige Fehler
✗ I'm exactly agree with you.
✓ Exactly! I agree with you.
Use “exactly” as a separate reply here. Say “I agree”, not “I'm agree”.
✗ You're exactly.
✓ Exactly! You're right.
To show agreement, use “exactly” alone or say “You're exactly right”. The word “right” is missing from the wrong version.
Dialog
Two friends are choosing a film at home.
Maya
This film is three hours long.
Ben
That's a bit long for tonight.
Maya
Exactly! We've both got work early tomorrow.
Ben
How about this comedy? It's only ninety minutes.
Maya
Looks good. Let's watch that.
Ben
Great. I'll get some snacks.
Vervollständige das Gespräch
1. A: Exactly! The bus is cheaper. Let's take it.
B: ___
2. A: We both think this bag is too small, right?
B: ___
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