German Phrase
Das wiegt 5 Pfund.
Meaning
The sentence states the weight of something, translating to “That weighs five pounds.” It is a straightforward factual statement about mass.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to tell someone the weight of an object—e.g., describing a package, a piece of fruit, or a parcel in a shop. It works in both casual conversation and more formal contexts like a store or a post office.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Daswiegt5Pfund
Demonstrative pronoun
"Das" is a neuter demonstrative pronoun meaning "that/this" and is used here as the subject of the sentence.
Verb conjugation
"wiegt" is the 3rd‑person singular present form of the verb "wiegen" (to weigh).
Numbers & measurement units
Numbers are placed before the unit; the unit "Pfund" (pound) is indeclinable when used as a measure, so no plural ending is added.
Neuter noun "Pfund"
The word "Pfund" is neuter (das Pfund); the article is omitted in the measurement construction.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel wiegt das Paket?
How much does the package weigh?
Das wiegt 5 Pfund.
That weighs five pounds.
✕Common Mistakes
Das ist 5 Pfund.
Use "wiegt" (to weigh) instead of "ist" (to be) when talking about weight.
Das wiegt 5 Pfundes.
Measurement units are not declined; do not add a genitive ending.
Das wiegt fünf Pfundes.
The number and unit stay together without a plural ending on the unit.
↔Alternatives
Es wiegt 5 Pfund.
It weighs five pounds.
Das hat ein Gewicht von 5 Pfund.
That has a weight of five pounds.
Das wiegt fünf Pfund.
That weighs five pounds.
Cultural Tip
Although Germany officially uses the metric system, the word "Pfund" (≈ 500 g) is still common in everyday speech, especially in cooking, markets, and older generations. When speaking with younger Germans or in formal settings, you’ll more often hear "500 Gramm" instead of "ein Pfund".