noun
pound, lb
A1
Pfund: neuter noun (das Pfund) meaning 'pound' by weight (often colloquially = 500 g in German usage) and also currency (Pfund Sterling). Plural: die Pfunde. Genitive: des Pfundes. Declines regularly. No irregular plural; context determines weight vs. money meaning. Used in recipes and financial contexts.
Examples
Die Flasche wiegt ein Pfund.
The bottle weighs a pound.
Ein Pfund Kaffee kostet fünf Euro.
A pound of coffee costs five euros.
Der Verkäufer gab dem Kunden ein Pfund Äpfel, weil die Kiste beschädigt war.
The seller gave the customer a pound of apples because the crate was damaged.
Details
Mnemonics
picture a weight scale showing '1 Pfund' (500 g in DE context)
pfund ~ pound (similar sound)
das -> imagine a neutral scale weighing a pound (neuter)
Notes
Pfund is used for weight; in some contexts (currency in the UK) it can mean pound sterling. In German everyday use, 1 Pfund often colloquially means 500 g.