der Grad, -e
degree
Es ist eine Maßeinheit, mit der man Temperatur oder den Winkel zwischen zwei Linien angibt.
The German word "Grad" has several meanings, but primarily it can refer to:
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Degree - as in a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or academic qualifications (
Temperaturgrad,Winkelgrad,akademischer Grad). -
Level - in terms of intensity or severity (
Schmerzgrad,Schwierigkeitsgrad). -
Step - in a progression or process (
Verwandtschaftsgradfor degree of kinship).
Included meanings of words it's made of are not clearly applicable for "Grad", as it does not appear to have a prefix or other such components that may add more clarity. The word mainly stands on its own in German.
Similar words in German can include "Stufe" (step, level), "Eben" (level, plane), and "Rang" (rank), depending on the context of use.
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Examples
Der Winkel beträgt 90 Grad.noun
The angle is 90 degrees.
Ein rechter Winkel hat neunzig Grad.noun
A right angle has ninety degrees.
Zehn Grad sind für den April zu kalt.noun
Ten degrees are too cold for April.
Ein rechter Winkel hat 90 Grad.noun
A right angle has 90 degrees.
Ein rechter Winkel misst 90 Grad.noun
A right angle measures 90 degrees.
Die Temperatur steigt langsam auf 30 Grad.noun
The temperature is slowly rising to 30 degrees.
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