Engelsk

kilogram

gb/kˈɪləɡɹˌæm/ us/kˈɪləɡɹˌæm/
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Navneord A2 quantity
1

metric unit of mass

A metric unit for measuring how heavy something is: 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams.

Brugsmønster: [number] kilogram(s) (of [something])
Typisk fejl:
In writing, the symbol is “kg” (no period), and it does not take a plural *s* (10 kg, not 10 kgs) in standard usage.
Synonymer
kg (The standard written symbol/abbreviation for kilogram.)
Ordforbindelser
one kilogram |two kilograms |kilogram (kg) |kilogram of sugar |kilogram bag |kilogram weight |kilogram limit |kilogram scale |kilogram measurement |kilogram standard
Temaer
measurement |numbers |science |daily_life
Eksempler
  • The suitcase weighs 23 kilograms.
  • One kilogram is equal to 1,000 grams.
  • The baby was about three kilograms at birth.
Læringseksempler
  • It weighs one kilogram.
  • This bag is two kilograms.
Navneord A2 quantity
2

amount weighing one kilogram

An amount of something that weighs 1 kilogram.

Brugsmønster: a kilogram of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may omit “of” (*a kilogram apples*). In standard English, use “a kilogram of apples.”
Ordforbindelser
a kilogram of apples |a kilogram of rice |a kilogram of flour |a kilogram of coffee |a kilogram of meat |buy a kilogram |sell by the kilogram |price per kilogram |half a kilogram |a quarter kilogram
Temaer
food |shopping |cooking |measurement |daily_life
Eksempler
  • Can I have a kilogram of tomatoes, please?
  • The recipe calls for a kilogram of flour.
  • They sell the cheese by the kilogram.
Læringseksempler
  • I bought a kilogram of rice.
  • We need a kilogram of apples.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
kilogram
IPA
GB/kˈɪləɡɹˌæm/
US/kˈɪləɡɹˌæm/
Stavelser og tryk
kilo - gram (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (kilo)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: kilogram
  • Plural: kilograms
Ordfamilie
Forms
kilograms noun
Core family
kilo noun A2 gram noun A2
Related words
kilogramme noun A2
Udtryk

kg

1
/k/
fixed phrase

symbol for kilogram

“kg” means kilogram(s).

Eksempler
  • The label says 500 g, not 0.5 kg.
  • Your carry-on must be under 7 kg.
  • Add 2 kg of potatoes to the order.

per kilogram

1
/pˈɚ kˈɪləɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase

rate for each kilogram

For each 1 kilogram.

Eksempler
  • The grapes are $4.99 per kilogram.
  • Baggage is charged per kilogram on some flights.
  • Nutrition information is listed per kilogram of body weight in some guidelines.

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