German Phrase
Es sind 5 Grad.
Meaning
The sentence states that the current temperature is five degrees Celsius. It is a neutral way to report the weather or indoor temperature, without adding any emotional tone.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to give a quick, factual temperature reading – for example, when talking about the weather forecast, checking the thermostat, or describing the climate during a trip.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Essind5Grad.
Dummy subject "Es"
In German weather statements, "es" is a placeholder subject that does not refer to anything specific.
Verb agreement with "Grad"
Because "Grad" is plural when the number is greater than one, the verb uses the plural form "sind".
Cardinal numbers
Numbers are spoken as cardinal numbers (e.g., "fünf" for 5) and do not affect the case of the noun.
Noun "Grad" stays unchanged
In temperature expressions the noun "Grad" is not declined; it stays the same regardless of the number.
🗨In Conversation
Es sind 5 Grad.
It’s 5 degrees.
Ja, zieh dich warm an!
Yeah, dress warmly!
✕Common Mistakes
Es ist 5 Grad.
Using singular "ist" ignores the plural agreement with "Grad"; the grammatically correct form is "sind".
Es sind 5 Graden.
Do not add an ending to "Grad"; the noun stays unchanged regardless of the number.
Es gibt 5 Grad.
"Es gibt" is used for existence, not for temperature statements.
↔Alternatives
Es ist 5 Grad.
It is 5 degrees.
Die Temperatur beträgt 5 Grad.
The temperature is 5 degrees.
Wir haben 5 Grad.
We have 5 degrees.
Es herrscht eine Temperatur von 5 Grad.
There is a temperature of 5 degrees.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries temperature is always given in Celsius, so "5 Grad" implicitly means "5 Grad Celsius". Native speakers often add "Celsius" for clarity in scientific contexts, but in everyday conversation it is omitted. Also note that both "Es ist" and "Es sind" are heard; "Es sind" follows strict grammatical agreement, while "Es ist" is a colloquial shortcut that many Germans use without being considered incorrect.