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. |
| Thus, this specific detail is hidden exactly from us. | Таким образом, эта конкретная деталь скрыта именно от нас. |
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.
| Just at this time the suspect was at the interrogation. | Как раз в это время подозреваемый был на допросе. |
| So, you mixed up the motive, this is exactly our problem. | Итак, вы перепутали мотив, это как раз наша проблема. |
| The lawyer checked the documents, however the mistake was exactly here. | Адвокат проверил документы, однако как раз здесь была ошибка. |
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