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das Gramm
gram
A unit of measurement for weight that equals one thousandth of a kilogram. The unit symbol is 'g'.
example
Für dieses Rezept benötigen Sie genau 150 Gramm Mehl.
For this recipe, you need exactly 150 grams of flour.
das Gramm
gram
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Meanings
Usage tips
Use with numbers
When a number greater than one comes before 'Gramm' (gram), the word remains unchanged in the singular. This rule applies to most units of measurement in German.
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern zweihundert Gramm von dem milden Käse.
I'd like two hundred grams of the mild cheese.
Sentence structure without a preposition
Normally, the weighed product follows directly after the quantity, without a preposition like 'von' (of/from). The phrasing '100 Gramm Schinken' (100 grams of ham) is more natural than '100 Gramm von Schinken'.
EXAMPLE
Für den Kuchen brauchen wir 250 Gramm Butter.
For the cake, we need 250 grams of butter.
Abbreviation 'g'
In written texts, especially in recipes or on food packaging, the abbreviation 'g' is almost always used.
EXAMPLE
Bitte 5 g Salz und 10 g Zucker hinzufügen.
Please add 5 g of salt and 10 g of sugar.
Compare with
Gramm vs Kg
kg
'das Kg' and 'das Gramm' are both units for weight or mass. The important difference is the size: one kilogram has 1000 grams. 'Kg' is an abbreviation for 'Kilogramm'; in everyday life and on packages, people usually write 'kg'. 'Gramm' is used for small amounts, for example with spices or medications. The words can be confused because both appear when weighing things. So pay attention to the number: 500 grams is not much, but 500 kg would be a lot.
Gramm
Für den Kuchen braucht Lisa 200 Gramm Zucker.
Lisa needs 200 grams of sugar for the cake.
Kg
Der Koffer wiegt 18 kg und ist noch nicht zu schwer.
The suitcase weighs 18 kg and is not too heavy yet.
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