No. 249 in German
grad
The German word "grad" means "degree" (as in angles, temperature, or level).
In a sentence
Ich habe grad keine Zeit.
I just don't have time right now.
In this sentence, "grad" is a colloquial abbreviation for "gerade," meaning "just now" or "currently." It indicates a short-term or immediate timing of the action.
Die Temperatur beträgt 20 Grad.
The temperature is 20 degrees.
Here, "Grad" means "degrees," a unit of temperature measurement. It's used in a technical or scientific context.
Er hat den Grad eines Doktors erreicht.
He has obtained the degree of a doctor.
In this sentence, "Grad" refers to an academic "degree." It signifies a level or rank achieved in a formal educational setting.
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