das Pfund, –
pound
Eine Maßeinheit für Gewicht, die ungefähr 500 Gramm entspricht.
The German word "Pfund" is a noun that means "pound" in terms of weight measurement. It's originally defined as the weight of 500 grams. The word "Pfund" is used as both a measure of mass in the metric system and has historical roots as a unit in various systems of measurement.
Related and similar words or concepts include "Gewicht" (weight), "Kilo" (short for "Kilogramm", meaning kilogram, a measurement of mass), and "Gramm" (gram, a smaller measurement unit of mass). In the context of British currency, "Pfund" also refers to the British pound (sterling), the official currency of the United Kingdom.
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Examples
Ein Pfund Äpfel bitte.noun
A pound of apples, please.
Ein Pfund Äpfel wiegt genau 500 Gramm.noun
A pound of apples weighs exactly 500 grams.
Das Paket ist mehr als ein Pfund schwer.noun
The package weighs more than one pound.
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