das Gon
Translation
gon, gradian
Examples
Ein rechter Winkel hat 100 Gon.
A right angle has 100 gon.
Der Winkel beträgt 50 Gon.
The angle is 50 gon.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) gon A circle has 400 gon.
Similar Words
Grad (degree), Radiant (radian)
Etymology
From Greek 'gōnía', meaning 'angle' or 'corner'. It's the same root as in 'polygon'.
Memory Tips
Remember that the 'gon' in 'polygon' means 'angle'. A gon is a unit for measuring those angles.