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“kilo” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkiːloː/

Example

Ich kaufe ein Kilo Tomaten.

I'm buying a kilo of tomatoes.

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How to say “kilo” in German

“Kilo” in German is Kilo.

A compact unit used to portion food or other goods by their mass.

Full entry for Kilo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kilo

Der Preis beträgt drei Euro pro Kilo.

The price is three euros per kilo.

Tips for using Kilo

  • Kilo is common in shopping and conversation, while Kilogramm is more formal and technical.

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