This is the 8879th most frequent Dutch word.
kilogrammen
The Dutch word "kilogrammen" means "kilograms" in English.
The word 'kilogrammen' here is used to indicate the amount of sugar being purchased, serving as a measurement unit in plural form.
Ik heb vijf kilogrammen suiker gekocht.
I bought five kilograms of sugar.
'Kilogrammen' is utilized in this sentence as a reference to the metric unit used for noting the athletes' weights, emphasizing the standard of measurement.
De sporters werden gewogen en hun gewicht in kilogrammen genoteerd.
The athletes were weighed, and their weight was recorded in kilograms.
Here, 'kilogrammen' refers to precise units of measurement, highlighting the importance of exactness in scientific contexts.