Everyday German uses specific nouns and abbreviations for weight and mass, so learning them helps with shopping, cooking, and travel.
Vocabulary
German vocabulary for weight and mass includes common units like Kilogramm, Gramm, and smaller measures used in markets and recipes.
| German Word | English Word | |
|---|---|---|
| das Kilogramm | kilogram | |
| das Gramm | gram | |
| das Pfund | pound | |
| die Tonne | ton | |
| das Milligramm | milligram | |
| die Unze | ounce |
I need one kilogram of flour for the recipe.
More Vocabulary
Additional terms like Milligramm and Unze appear in specialized contexts such as medicine or imports, while units like Pfund are common in markets.
| German Word | English Word | |
|---|---|---|
| das Milligramm | milligram | |
| die Unze | ounce |
Usage
When expressing weight in German, you typically state the amount followed by the unit, and the noun takes the appropriate article and plural form.
| German Sentence | English Translation | |
|---|---|---|
| 🧑🌾 Der Landwirt wiegt die Kisten mit frischem Gemüse, um den Preis zu bestimmen. | The farmer weighs the crates of fresh vegetables to determine the price. | |
| 🍞 Die Bäckerin wiegt das Mehl ab, bevor sie den Teig knetet. | The baker weighs the flour before kneading the dough. | |
| 🥬 Auf dem Markt legt die Verkäuferin die Salatköpfe auf die Waage. | At the market, the vendor places the heads of lettuce on the scale. | |
| 🚜 Der Traktorfahrer kontrolliert das Gewicht der geladenen Anhänger. | The tractor driver checks the weight of the loaded trailers. | |
| 🥫 Ich wiege die Dosen, um sicherzustellen, dass ich genug für das Rezept habe. | I weigh the cans to make sure I have enough for the recipe. | |
| ⚖️ Die Waage im Supermarkt zeigt das Gewicht automatisch an. | The scale in the supermarket shows the weight automatically. | |
| 🍇 Die Trauben werden abgewogen und in kleine Bündel verpackt. | The grapes are weighed and packed into small bunches. | |
| 🧺 Bevor ich die Kiste mit Obst auflade, wiege ich sie zur Sicherheit. | Before loading the crate of fruit, I weigh it to be safe. |
Summary
Learn key vocabulary for weight and mass, practice using amounts with units, and pay attention to articles so you can accurately describe measurements in German.
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025