das kg
Translation
kilogram, kilo
Examples
Ein Pfund sind etwa 0,5 kg.
One pound is about 0.5 kg.
Ich habe 2 kg zugenommen.
I have gained 2 kg.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) kg of ((sth.)) ((number)) kg of ((sth.)) The suitcase weighs 20 kg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kilogramm, Kilo
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Kilogramm', from Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) and 'gramma' (small weight).
Memory Tips
'kg' is an international symbol. Remember 'k' stands for 'kilo', meaning 1000, so it's 1000 grams.