das Karat
Translation
carat
Examples
Der Diamant hat ein Karat.
The diamond is one carat.
Dieses Gold hat 18 Karat.
This gold is 18 carat.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) has ((number)) carats (to have a certain carat value) The ring has one carat.
Similar Words
Einheit (unit), Gewicht (weight)
Etymology
From Arabic 'qīrāṭ' (carob seed), via Greek 'kerátion', which was used as a small unit of weight.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'carrot'. Imagine a rabbit weighing a golden carrot to remember it's a unit of weight for gold and gems.