Specification particles (именно, как раз)

To clarify details, use the specification particles именно and как раз ("exactly", "specifically", or "just"). Place them immediately before the word or phrase they emphasize.

Pinpointing details with именно

Use именно to single out a specific object, person, or fact. Pair it with question words to demand a precise answer:

The investigator was clarifying where exactly the suspect was.
Следователь уточнял, где именно был подозреваемый.
You are confusing the facts: what exactly was his motive?
Вы путаете факты: каким именно был его мотив?

You can also use it to spotlight a specific detail in a statement:

We are looking for exactly this clue.
Мы ищем именно эту улику.

Timing and exactness with как раз

Как раз also translates to "just" or "exactly", but it frequently emphasizes exact timing, a coincidence, or a perfect match to a situation.

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