degree below zero
der Minusgrad, die Minusgrade
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degree below zero
A degree below freezing, that is, below zero degrees Celsius; usually used in the plural „Minusgrade“ (degrees below zero).
In der Nacht wurden acht Minusgrade gemessen.
Eight degrees below zero were recorded during the night.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Minusgrade |
| genitive | des Minusgrades |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Minusgrad | die Minusgrade |
| accusative | den Minusgrad | die Minusgrade |
| dative | dem Minusgrad | den Minusgraden |
| genitive | des Minusgrades des Minusgrads | der Minusgrade |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Minusgrad“ (degree below zero) is made up of „Minus“ (minus) and „Grad“ (degree). „Minus“ indicates that the temperature is below zero.
Schon wenige Minusgrade können nasse Straßen glatt machen.
Even a few degrees below zero can make wet roads slippery.
In weather reports, „Minusgrad“ (degree below zero) often follows an amount, especially in the phrase „bei ... Minusgraden“ (at ... degrees below zero). This describes the temperature at a particular time or in a particular situation.
Bei fünf Minusgraden startet der alte Wagen nur schwer.
At five degrees below zero, the old car has trouble starting.
Common collocations include „Minusgrade erwarten“ (to expect temperatures below zero), „Minusgrade messen“ (to measure temperatures below zero), and „Minusgrade herrschen“ (for temperatures below zero to prevail). These expressions are especially common in weather reports and descriptions of winter.
Für die kommende Nacht werden starke Minusgrade erwartet.
Severe subzero temperatures are expected overnight.
