gerade
straight
The German word 'gerade' is used to describe something as straight or direct. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb. For example, 'Eine gerade Linie' means 'A straight line', and 'Geh geradeaus' means 'Go straight ahead'.
Example sentences using: gerade
Ich esse gerade zu Mittag.
I am currently eating lunch.
In this sentence, 'gerade' is used to express 'currently' or 'right now' with the activity happening in the present tense, which in this context is eating lunch.
Das macht er gerade.
He is doing that right now.
In this example, 'gerade' is used as an adverb to indicate an action that is happening in the present or very recent past. Here, it refers to the action that 'he' is currently doing.
Sie kommen gerade rechtzeitig.
They are just in time.
In this context, 'gerade' is used to express 'just'. It implies that the timing of the 'they' coming is exactly right or barely so, suggesting a sense of precision or narrow avoidance of a problem.