Usage Note
Gramm is the base unit of mass in everyday cooking, abbreviated g. After a number it stays singular: hundert Gramm Mehl, never Gramme. The neuter gender surprises learners.
Examples
"Das Rezept verlangt zweihundert Gramm Zucker."
Natural Translation
The recipe calls for two hundred grams of sugar.
Literal Translation
The recipe demands two-hundred gram sugar.
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