NOUN
Grad/ɡʁaːt/degree; grade; level
Grad is a German noun that means degree, grade, or level. It is pronounced /ɡʁaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Grade".
Definitions
1.unit for measuring angles or temperature(measurement/temperature)
a.unit for temperature (Celsius or other scales)
Heute sind es 30 Grad Celsius.—Today it is 30 degrees Celsius.
b.unit for measuring angles (geometry)
Ein rechter Winkel hat 90 Grad.—A right angle measures 90 degrees.
2.extent or level of something, grade(extent/level)
a.intensity or level of something (often abstract)
Sein Engagement ist beeindruckend, in höchstem Grad.—His commitment is impressive, to the highest degree.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Grad | die Grade |
| Genitive | des Grads | der Grade |
| Dative | dem Grad | den Graden |
| Accusative | den Grad | die Grade |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Grad" mean in English?
- "Grad" means degree, grade, or level. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Grad"?
- "Grad" is pronounced /ɡʁaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Grad" der, die, or das?
- "Grad" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Grad"?
- The plural of "Grad" is "Grade".
- What part of speech is "Grad"?
- "Grad" is a noun in German.
