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καράτι
carat /kaˈɾati/
noun#15335 most common
Example sentences
Αυτό το διαμάντι είναι δύο καράτια.
This diamond is two carats.
Πόσο κοστίζει ένα καράτι χρυσού;
How much does a carat of gold cost?
Η αξία του κοσμήματος εξαρτάται από τα καράτια του.
The value of the jewelry depends on its carats.
Έχω ένα δαχτυλίδι με τρία καράτια διαμάντι.
I have a ring with a three-carat diamond.
Τα καράτια μετράνε την ποιότητα των πολύτιμων λίθων.
Carats measure the quality of precious stones.
Η αγορά κοσμημάτων απαιτεί γνώση για τα καράτια.
Buying jewelry requires knowledge about carats.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | καράτι | καράτια |
| Genitive | καρατίου | καρατίων |
| Accusative | καράτι | καράτια |
| Vocative | καράτι | καράτια |
Word family
καράτιαcarats
καρατίcarat (alternative form)
καρατοto measure in carats
Etymology
The word 'καράτι' originates from the Arabic 'قيراط' (qīrāṭ), which referred to a unit of weight for precious stones and pearls. This term was adapted into Greek, reflecting the importance of measuring gemstones in trade and jewelry.
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