What does "Grad Celsius" mean in German?
"Grad Celsius" is the German word for "centigrade".
Grad Celsius /ɡɾˈɑːttsˈɛlziːˌʊs/ · adjective · CEFR B1. German translation of "centigrade".
See also: Translation page (English → German)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: Grad Celsius
- Language: German
- Meaning: centigrade
- IPA: /ɡɾˈɑːttsˈɛlziːˌʊs/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: adjective
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Example Sentences
- Die Temperatur heute beträgt 25 Grad Celsius. English: The temperature today is 25 degrees Celsius.
- Wasser friert bei 0 Grad Celsius. English: Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
- Die Wettervorhersage sagt morgen 30 Grad Celsius voraus. English: The weather forecast predicts 30 degrees Celsius tomorrow.
When and How to Use "Grad Celsius"
Use "Grad Celsius" when you want to talk about "centigrade" in German. It functions as "adjective". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "Grad Celsius"?
"Grad Celsius" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "Grad Celsius"?
"Grad Celsius" is tagged as a adjective in SmartWords.
Can you show "Grad Celsius" in a sentence?
Die Temperatur heute beträgt 25 Grad Celsius.
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