grammi
The Italian phrase for grams is grammi.
grammi is the standard term used to denote the unit of measurement for mass.
Did you know?
- If you ask for an etto of cheese, you are actually asking for 100 grams, as the term refers to one-tenth of a kilogram.
- While grammi is the scientific and standard term, in very informal or old-fashioned street markets, you might hear people refer to weights in terms of 'oncia', though this is an archaic measurement.
- The word etto comes from ettogrammo, a term rarely used in full conversation but essential for understanding how grammi are grouped in Italian shops.
Examples in context
- È il prezzo per cento grammi.It's the price per hundred grams.This sentence shows how to express a price per unit of weight using grammi.Tatoeba #7275408 by dnnywld, translation #7283199 by gcaplan
- Aggiungi cento grammi di farina.Add one hundred grams of flour.This sentence demonstrates using grammi when specifying an amount of an ingredient.Tatoeba #13965950 by Guybrush88, translation #11839630 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Due grammi di pepe andranno bene.Two grams of pepper will do.This sentence shows how to use grammi when requesting a specific amount of a spice.Tatoeba #13982889 by Guybrush88, translation #8585203 by sundown
- Per favore, vorrei 500 grammi di prosciutto.Please, I would like 500 grams of prosciutto.
- Mi hai dato solo 100 gr di pasta!You only gave me 100 grams of pasta!
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are preparing a recipe together.
- LorenzoQuanti grammi di zucchero servono?How many grams of sugar are needed?
- SofiaNe servono circa cinquanta grammi.About fifty grams are needed.
- LorenzoUso questa bilancia per i grammi?Do I use this scale for the grams?
- SofiaSì, è perfetta per pesare i grammi.Yes, it is perfect for weighing grams.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
