How is the word gerade translated from German to English

English translation
just
adverb

Vor sehr kurzer Zeit.

A very short time ago.

Examples with “gerade”

See how the word “gerade” is used in sentences

  • Sie hat gerade das Büro verlassen. — She just left the office.

  • Es ist nur ein Kratzer. — It's just a scratch.

  • Ich will nur eine einfache Mahlzeit. — I just want a simple meal.

  • Es war eine gerechte Entscheidung. — It was a just decision.

  • Ich habe gerade das letzte Kapitel beendet. — I've just finished the last chapter.

  • Wir sind nur Freunde, mehr nicht. — We're just friends, nothing more.

  • Sie hat ihre Hausaufgaben gerade nur fertig gemacht, oder? — She just finished her homework, right?

  • Eine gerechte Gesellschaft schützt die Schwächsten. — A just society protects the weakest.

  • Ist der Bus gerade abgefahren? — Did the bus just leave?

  • Keine Sorge, das Hemd muss nur gewaschen werden. — Don't worry, the shirt just needs a wash.

  • Kannst du mir nur kurz das Salz reichen? — Can you just pass the salt?

  • Findest du die Strafe gerecht? — Do you think the punishment was just?

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