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karat
A unit of measurement for the fineness of gold alloys. 24 karats correspond to pure gold, while lower values indicate a smaller proportion of gold.
Dieser Ehering ist aus 18 Karat Gold gefertigt.
This wedding ring is made of 18-karat gold.
To distinguish the two meanings, pay attention to the context. If 'Karat' (karat/carat) appears in connection with gold, jewelry alloys, or numbers up to 24, it refers to fineness. In connection with gemstones such as diamonds or rubies, it refers to weight.
Diese Uhr ist aus 14 Karat Gold.
This watch is made of 14-karat gold.
As a unit of measurement, 'Karat' (karat/carat) is usually used in the singular after a number, even when the number is greater than one. This is common with many units of measurement in German.
Der Juwelier verkaufte einen Diamanten mit fünf Karat.
The jeweler sold a diamond of five carats.
For the fineness of gold, 'Karat' (karat) is often placed directly before the material. Typical specifications are '18 Karat Gold' (18-karat gold) or '8 Karat Gold' (8-karat gold).
Für Eheringe wird oft 18 Karat Gold empfohlen, da es sehr robust ist.
18-karat gold is often recommended for wedding rings because it is very durable.
When describing the weight of gemstones, the prepositions 'von' (of) or 'mit' (with) often come before the carat specification.
Sie trägt eine Kette mit einem Diamanten von einem Karat.
She is wearing a necklace with a one-carat diamond.
gram
'das Gramm' and 'das Karat' are both units of measurement, but they are used in different situations. 'Gramm' is a general unit for weight, for example with food, medicine, or small objects. 'Karat' is used with gemstones for weight, or with gold for the gold content. Learners may confuse the words because carats also have to do with weight when talking about gemstones. For normal weights, however, you say 'Gramm'; for diamonds or gold, 'Karat' is more precise.
Der Verkäufer erklärt, dass der Ring aus Gold mit 18 Karat besteht.
The salesperson explains that the ring is made of 18-karat gold.
Für den Kuchen brauchst du 200 Gramm Mehl.
For the cake, you need 200 grams of flour.