akribisch
Translation
meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous
Examples
Er arbeitet sehr akribisch.
He works very meticulously.
Die akribische Planung führte zum Erfolg.
The meticulous planning led to success.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) describes a noun. The meticulous work paid off.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meticulous, precise, thorough; Antonyms: sloppy, careless, inaccurate
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'akríbeia' (accuracy, precision).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'acrobat' who must be 'akribisch' (meticulous) in every single move to avoid falling.