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
Derived from the Greek word 'khilioi', which means 'thousand'. A kilogram is literally 'a thousand grams'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a standard bag of sugar, which often weighs one kilo. This helps connect the word to a tangible object.