das Milligramm
Translation
milligram
Examples
Die Tablette enthält 10 Milligramm des Wirkstoffs.
The tablet contains 10 milligrams of the active ingredient.
Grammar Patterns
to weigh ((sth.)) in milligrams ((et4)) in Milligramm wiegen The powder is weighed in milligrams.
Similar Words
Abbreviation: mg
Etymology
From Latin 'mille' (thousand) and Greek 'gramma' (small weight). A thousandth of a gram.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'Milli-' means 'thousandth', just like in 'millimeter'. It's a very small unit of weight.