adverb
just as, exactly the same
B1
Genauso is an adverb meaning just as or exactly the same. It expresses equality or similarity (e.g., genauso ... wie ...). Often used in comparisons: genauso gut wie. It’s invariable (no declension), used to modify adjectives, adverbs or verbs, and commonly appears in conversational and written German.
Examples
Der Lehrer sagte, dass die Prüfung genauso schwer war wie im Vorjahr, obwohl einige Aufgaben leichter schienen.
The teacher said that the exam was just as difficult as the previous year, although some tasks seemed easier.
Er ist genauso groß wie sein Bruder.
He is just as tall as his brother.
Die beiden Pläne sind genauso gleich.
The two plans are exactly the same.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine two identical objects side by side with an equals sign between them to emphasize 'exactly the same'.
Sounds like 'gay-now-zo' — think 'just the same now, too.'
Notes
Used for comparisons and emphatic agreement; frequently appears in spoken German.