carat
Loading your saved state.
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.
carat
A unit of measurement for the weight of gemstones. One metric carat is exactly 0.2 grams.
Der Diamant in ihrem Verlobungsring hat zwei Karat.
The diamond in her engagement ring is two carats.
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.
