das kW
Translation
kilowatt
Examples
Die Leistung des Motors beträgt 150 kW.
The engine's power is 150 kW.
Die Solaranlage erzeugt 5 kW Strom.
The solar panel system generates 5 kW of electricity.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) has X kW ((sth.)) has a power of X kW The engine's power is 150 kW.
Similar Words
horsepower (hp)
Etymology
From Greek 'khilioi' (thousand) plus 'Watt', the unit of power named after inventor James Watt.
Memory Tips
Remember that the prefix 'kilo-' always means a thousand. So, 1 kW is simply 1000 Watts.