Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

gerade

Translation (Übersetzung) just, exactly, straight, even
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɡəˈʁaːdə/
A2
Adverb/Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adverb adjective temporal common beginner
"Gerade" is a versatile word in German with multiple meanings depending on context. As an adverb, it often means "just now" or "exactly." As an adjective, it means "straight" or "even." It can also be used in temporal expressions to indicate something happening at the current moment. The word is highly frequent in spoken and written German.

gerade - German Adverb/Adjective - gerade Meaning - gerade Translation - gerade Adverb/Adjective Examples

gerade is a German Adverb/Adjective

Learn gerade meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gerade is classified as an Adverb/Adjective in German grammar.

gerade Examples (Beispiele) in English

gerade examples with English translations. See how to use gerade in sentences. gerade example sentences in English below.

Ich bin gerade angekommen.
I have just arrived.
Temporal usage indicating recent action.
Das ist gerade das Problem.
That is exactly the problem.
Emphasizing precision.
Er arbeitet gerade im Garten.
He is working in the garden right now.
Describing current activity.

gerade Examples (Beispiele) in English

gerade examples with English translations. See how to use gerade in sentences. gerade example sentences in English below.

Zeichne eine gerade Linie.
Draw a straight line.
Geometric description.
Zwei ist eine gerade Zahl.
Two is an even number.
Mathematical property.
Sie hat gerade Zähne.
She has straight teeth.
Physical description.

gerade Word Family - gerade Related Words - gerade Family Members

gerade Word Family (Wortfamilie)

gerade word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn gerade family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore gerade related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Adverb (Abgeleitetes Adverb)
geradeaus
Meaning: straight ahead
Tense: N/A
Example: Gehen Sie geradeaus bis zur Ampel.
Adverb
Related Adjective (Verwandtes Adjektiv)
geradlinig
Meaning: straightforward, direct
Tense: N/A
Example: Er ist ein geradliniger Mensch.
Adjective

gerade Usage - gerade Collocations - gerade Idioms - gerade Synonyms - gerade Antonyms

gerade Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use gerade in context. Discover gerade collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master gerade usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

gerade Collocations (Kollokationen)

gerade collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn gerade word combinations and how to use gerade with other words naturally.

gerade jetzt
right now
High frequency
gerade eben
just now
High frequency
gerade noch
just still
Medium frequency
gerade so
just barely
Medium frequency
gerade aus
straight ahead
Medium frequency
gerade Linie
straight line
High frequency
gerade Zahl
even number
High frequency
gerade stehen
to stand straight
Medium frequency
gerade kommen
to come just now
Low frequency
gerade fertig
just finished
Medium frequency

gerade Idioms (Redewendungen)

gerade idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing gerade with meanings and explanations. Master gerade expressions used in everyday German.

Gerade noch mal gutgegangen.
That was a close call.
Used when something dangerous or bad almost happened but was avoided at the last moment.
Gerade rechtzeitig.
Just in time.
Indicates that something happened at the perfect moment, not too early or too late.
Gerade heraus sagen.
To say something straight out.
To speak frankly and directly without beating around the bush.
Gerade im Begriff sein.
To be just about to do something.
Used to indicate that someone is on the verge of starting an action.
Gerade so viel wie nötig.
Just as much as necessary.
Refers to having exactly the minimum required amount, no more and no less.

gerade Synonyms (Synonyme)

gerade synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for gerade and expand your German vocabulary. Learn gerade similar words and their usage.

eben
Meaning: just, exactly
High similarity
soeben
Meaning: just now
High similarity
jetzt
Meaning: now
Medium similarity
genau
Meaning: exactly
Medium similarity
direkt
Meaning: directly, straight
Low similarity

gerade Antonyms (Antonyme)

gerade antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to gerade. Discover gerade opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

vorhin
Meaning: earlier
später
Meaning: later
krumm
Meaning: crooked
ungerade
Meaning: odd (number)

gerade Semantically Related Words - gerade Contextually Related Words - gerade Thematically Related Words

gerade Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

gerade semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to gerade. Explore gerade related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn gerade contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

jetzt eben soeben genau direkt

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