Jetzt gerade
Example: Ich esse jetzt gerade mein Frühstück.
Definition
"Jetzt gerade" is a German phrase used to indicate something happening at the very moment or right now, emphasizing the immediacy of the action, as in the example sentence, 'Ich esse jetzt gerade mein Frühstück,' meaning 'I am eating my breakfast right now.'
Etymology
The phrase "jetzt gerade" combines "jetzt," meaning 'now,' and "gerade," meaning 'just' or 'exactly.' Both words have Old High German roots, with "jetzt" stemming from 'jetzo' and "gerade" from 'gerad,' originally meaning 'straight' or 'direct.' Together, they emphasize the exactness of the current moment.
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