das Kilo
Translation
kilo, kilogram
Examples
Ein Kilo Äpfel, bitte.
A kilo of apples, please.
Ich habe fünf Kilo abgenommen.
I have lost five kilos.
Grammar Patterns
((a kilo)) ((of sth.)) a kilo of sth. A kilo of apples costs two euros.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kilogramm; Antonyms: Gramm (gram)
Etymology
From Greek 'khilioi' meaning 'thousand'. A kilogram is 'a thousand grams'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 1-kilo bag of sugar or flour at the supermarket. It's a common unit for weight.