gradë

Gradë is a feminine Albanian noun meaning degree, level, or rank. It is used in several contexts, most prominently in education to denote academic qualifications and in metrology to express units of measurement. It can also describe a position within a hierarchy or the intensity of a characteristic on a scale.

Origin and cognates: Gradë derives from Latin gradus and is cognate with the English word degree. The form reflects Albanian adaptation of Latin technical vocabulary and is widely understood across Albanian-speaking regions.

Academic use: In education, gradë denotes an academic credential awarded after completion of a program of study, such as bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The word is used with modifiers to indicate the level and field of study.

Measurement use: In science and everyday language, gradë serves as the unit of measure for temperature and angles—e.g., gradë Celsius for temperature and gradë for angular measurements.

See also: Degree; Metrology; Education in Albania.