Weight and mass vocabulary in German, including measurement units, related nouns, and example sentences for everyday use.
This article covers key German vocabulary for discussing weight and mass, including common units of measurement and related terms. It’s perfect for learners who want to describe quantities, read labels, or talk about weight in everyday situations.
Units of Weight and Mass
Here are the most common German units for measuring weight and mass, along with example sentences.
| German Unit | English Unit | Singular/Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramm (g) | gram / grams | Gramm / Gramm | Die Packung wiegt 500 Gramm. | The package weighs 500 grams. |
| Kilogramm (kg) | kilogram / kilograms | Kilogramm / Kilogramm | Er wiegt 70 Kilogramm. | He weighs 70 kilograms. |
| Milligramm (mg) | milligram / milligrams | Milligramm / Milligramm | Die Tablette enthält 250 Milligramm. | The tablet contains 250 milligrams. |
| Tonne (t) | ton / tons | Tonne / Tonnen | Der Baum wiegt eine Tonne. | The tree weighs a ton. |
| Pfund (lb) | pound / pounds | Pfund / Pfunde | Das Fleisch kostet fünf Pfund. | The meat costs five pounds. |
Das Fleisch kostet fünf ___.
How do you say 'pound' in German when talking about weight?
Pfund
'Pfund' is the German word for 'pound', a unit of weight commonly used in some contexts.
Related Nouns
These German nouns often appear in contexts related to weight and mass.
| German Singular / Plural | English Singular / Plural | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Gewicht / Gewichte | weight / weights | Das Gewicht ist auf 10 kg eingestellt. | The weight is set to 10 kg. |
| die Waage / Waagen | scale / scales | Ich stelle die Waage auf die Küchenplatte. | I place the scale on the kitchen counter. |
| die Masse / Massen | mass / masses | Die Masse des Körpers ist groß. | The mass of the object is large. |
| der Gegenstand / Gegenstände | object / objects | Dieser Gegenstand ist sehr schwer. | This object is very heavy. |
| das Paket / Pakete | package / packages | Das Paket wiegt zwei Kilogramm. | The package weighs two kilograms. |
Verbs Related to Weight
These verbs are commonly used when talking about weighing things or describing weight in German.
| German Verb | English Verb | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiegen | to weigh | Kannst du das Obst wiegen? | Can you weigh the fruit? |
| abwiegen | to weigh out | Ich werde 200 Gramm abwiegen. | I will weigh out 200 grams. |
| wiegen (sich) | to weigh oneself | Ich wiege mich jeden Morgen. | I weigh myself every morning. |
| messen | to measure | Wir müssen die Länge und das Gewicht messen. | We need to measure the length and weight. |
| tragen | to carry | Kannst du das schwere Paket tragen? | Can you carry the heavy package? |
Sample Sentences
Here are some common German sentences for talking about weight and mass, which you can use in everyday conversation.
| German Sentence | English Sentence |
|---|---|
| Wie viel wiegt das? | How much does that weigh? |
| Das Gewicht ist zu groß. | The weight is too heavy. |
| Ich habe mein Gepäck gewogen. | I weighed my luggage. |
| Kannst du das Paket auf die Waage legen? | Can you put the package on the scale? |
| Die Masse ist gleich geblieben. | The mass has remained the same. |
Ich habe mein Gepäck gewogen.
I weighed my luggage.
'Ich habe mein Gepäck gewogen.' translates to 'I weighed my luggage.'
Flashcards (1 of 20)
- Singular/Plural: Gramm / Gramm
- English Unit: gram / grams
- English Example: The package weighs 500 grams.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
