Gram (en. Gram)
gram
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit of measurement used to weigh equivalent to one milligram.
A piece of sugar weighs five grams.
Ang isang piraso ng asukal ay tumitimbang ng limang gramo.
A part of the metric measurement system.
The weight of vegetables is often measured in grams.
Ang timbang ng mga gulay ay madalas na sinusukat sa gramo.
Grams are also used in scientific experiments as a unit of mass.
Precise measurement in grams is needed for our experiment.
Kailangan ng tumpak na pagsukat sa gramo para sa aming eksperimento.
Etymology
The word 'gram' originates from the Greek 'gramma' meaning 'letter' or 'small weight'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grams of food
A phrase referring to the measurement of food in grams.
mga gramo ng pagkain
five grams
A specific number of grams often used in measurements.
limang gramo
Related Words
kilogram
A larger unit of measure equivalent to 1,000 grams.
kilogramo
milligram
A smaller unit of measurement equivalent to one thousandth of a gram.
miligramo
Slang Meanings
Bro
Bro, I have so many grams in my bag right now!
Bes, grabe, ang daming gramo sa bag ko ngayon!
So much
The grams of work I've had lately, I haven't been sleeping.
Ang gramo ng work ko lately, hindi na ako natutulog.