No. 377 in Afrikaans

graad

"Grade" or "degree."

In a sentence

Die temperatuur het vanoggend tot 10 grade gestyg.
The temperature increased to 10 degrees this morning.
The word 'graad' in the plural form 'grade' refers to a unit of temperature.
Sy het haar graad in fisika verwerf.
She obtained her degree in physics.
The word 'graad' refers to an academic degree or qualification achieved.
Hy is in die vyfde graad by die skool.
He is in the fifth grade at school.
The word 'graad' designates a level or year in the educational system.

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