ADVERB

gerade/ɡəˈʁaːdə/just now; straight; exactly

gerade is a German adverb that means just now, straight, or exactly. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁaːdə/.

Definitions

1.at this moment; just now(time/recently)

a.right now; just; at the moment

Ich komme gerade nach Hause.I'm just coming home now.

2.straight; not bent or curved(manner/position)

a.in a straight direction or line

Bitte mal gerade stehen!Please stand straight!

3.exactly; precisely(emphasis/exactness)

a.exactly this or that

Das ist gerade das, was ich meine.That's exactly what I mean.

Frequently asked questions

What does "gerade" mean in English?
"gerade" means just now, straight, or exactly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "gerade"?
"gerade" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁaːdə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gerade"?
"gerade" is a adverb in German.

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