Adjective / Adverb
gerade
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈraːdə/
now (at the moment)
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Meanings
Adjective
- even
- straight
Adverb
- now (at the moment)
- just (a short while ago, typically less than an hour)
- just, only, barely (not more than)
- exactly, just (of all things)
Example sentence
Wir müssen doch nicht gerade jetzt darüber reden, oder?
We don't really have to talk about this right now, do we?
Usage
- gerade kochen — The present tense plus gerade describes an action happening now.
- gerade jetzt — Emphasises this particular moment.
Ich koche gerade; ich rufe dich später an.
I am cooking right now; I will call you later.