This is the 249th most frequent German word.
grad
The German word "grad" means "degree" (as in angles, temperature, or level).
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.
Ich habe grad keine Zeit.
I just don't have time right now.
Here, "Grad" means "degrees," a unit of temperature measurement. It's used in a technical or scientific context.
Die Temperatur beträgt 20 Grad.
The temperature is 20 degrees.
In this sentence, "Grad" refers to an academic "degree." It signifies a level or rank achieved in a formal educational setting.