Kilograms Meaning in English
word · lemma: kilogram
ˈkɪɫəˌɡɹæmz
KIL-uh-gramz
kˈɪləɡɹˌæmz
KIL-uh-gramz
Definition
A unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams. It is commonly used to measure weight in many countries.
Usage & Nuances
Usually abbreviated as 'kg' in writing. Used for both body weight and object weight. Not used for very small weights (use grams) or very large weights (use tons). In conversation, people often just say 'kilos.'
Spanish: kilogramosPortuguese (BR): quilogramasPortuguese (PT): quilogramasChinese (Simplified): 千克Chinese (Traditional): 公斤Hindi: किलोग्रामArabic: كيلوغراماتBengali: কিলোগ্রামRussian: килограммJapanese: キログラムVietnamese: kilôgamKorean: 킬로그램Turkish: kilogramUrdu: کلوگرامIndonesian: kilogram
Example Sentences
This bag weighs five kilograms.
basic
A watermelon can be about three kilograms.
basic
The box has a limit of ten kilograms.
basic
I lost two kilograms after exercising for a month.
natural
Can you help me lift this? It’s almost twenty kilograms!
natural
My suitcase was over the allowed kilograms at the airport.
natural