noun
kilogram
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Noun meaning 'kilogram', a unit of mass. Gender: neuter (das Kilogramm). Plural identical to singular: Kilogramm (no -e); singular genitive is des Kilogramms. Used in measurements, often with numerals and no article. Declensions follow measurement patterns; plural dative appears as den Kilogramm after numerals.
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Der LKW transportierte hundert Kilogramm Material, weil die Lieferung dringend gebraucht wurde.
The truck transported one hundred kilograms of material because the delivery was urgently needed.
Ein Kilogramm รpfel kostet zwei Euro.
One kilogram of apples costs two euros.
Ich brauche ein Kilogramm รpfel.
I need a kilogram of apples.
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a scale showing '1 kg' clearly
kilo + gram โ identical idea as in English
das โ imagine the scale stamped with DAS to recall neuter