Hektogramm

hectogram (100 grams)

noun hek-TOH-gram Rare

Usage Note

Hektogramm (Abkürzung hg) ist in Deutschland und der Schweiz beim Fleischkauf im Laden gebräuchlich; ,200 Gramm Salami' bedeutet zwei Hektogramm im österreichischen Alltag.

Examples

"Bitte geben Sie mir drei Hektogramm Aufschnitt."

Natural Translation

Please give me three hectograms of cold cuts.

Literal Translation

Please give me three hectograms of cold cuts.

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