gerade

Meaning

Adj

even

Adv

1. now, at the moment
2. just, a short while ago
3. just, only, not more than
4. exactly
5. expresses the continuous aspect

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡəˈraːdə/

Etymology

From Middle High German gerat, from Old High German girat, equivalent to ge- + the root of Rad (“wheel”).

Sentences

Passiert das gerade wirklich ?

Is this really happening?

Was ist gerade in den Nachrichten ?

What's in the news right now?

Leider war ich gerade nicht in der Nähe .

Unfortunately, I wasn't around right now.

Was läuft gerade im Kino ?

What's in theaters right now?

In welchem Kanal bin ich gerade ?

Which channel am I on right now?

Es ist schade , dass wir gerade eine solche Gelegenheit mit diesem Bericht versäumt haben .

It is a pity that we have missed just such an opportunity with this report.

In der Schule drehen wir gerade einen Film zum Thema Zivilcourage .

At school, we are currently shooting a film on the subject of moral courage.

Sie wissen , Schwarzarbeit gibt es gerade in illegalen Unternehmen .

As you know, Commissioner, where there is undeclared work there are usually undeclared businesses.