Kaliber
dasNouncaliber (size of a gun barrel or figurative quality)
English translations
- 01
caliber
- 02
gauge
Word details
- German meaning
- Kaliber bezeichnet den Durchmesser einer Schusswaffe oder Munition, aber auch die Qualität oder den Wert einer Person oder Sache.
- English meaning
- Caliber refers to the diameter of a firearm or ammunition, but also the quality or value of a person or thing.
- Synonym
- Durchmesser, Format
- German example
- Die Pistole hat ein Kaliber von 9 mm. Er ist ein Wissenschaftler von hohem Kaliber.
- English example
- The pistol has a caliber of 9 mm. He is a scientist of high caliber.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Kaliber
- Plural Form
- die Kaliber
Related words
- Kalibergbau
Potash mining
- großkalibrig
Large-caliber means that something has a large diameter or caliber, especially in weapons or ammunition.
- kleinkalibrig
Small-scale; of little importance. None
Example sentences with “Kaliber”
Das ist ein Projekt von großem Kaliber. (That is a project of great caliber.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Kaliber?
The plural is 'die Kaliber'. It is a neuter noun (das Kaliber).