das Kaliber
Translation
calibre, caliber, gauge, stature
Examples
Die Pistole hat ein Kaliber von 9 mm.
The pistol has a 9 mm calibre.
Er ist ein Politiker von internationalem Kaliber.
He is a politician of international calibre.
Grammar Patterns
((to have a calibre of sth.)) to have a calibre of sth. The pistol has a 9 mm calibre.
((to be of great calibre)) to be of great calibre He is a politician of international calibre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (firearm) Durchmesser (diameter); (person) Format, Statur (stature)
Etymology
From Arabic 'qālib' (mould, form), via Italian 'calibro'. It is an international word.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English 'calibre'/'caliber'. Remember its two main meanings: the diameter of a gun barrel and the quality or ability of a person.