per in German
per in German is je, pro, durch — per means for each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
per in German
je
For each.
pro
To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).
durch
(medicine) By the, by means of the, via the, through the.
gemäß
In accordance with, as per
What does "per" mean?
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prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
"The car does about forty miles per gallon."
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prep In accordance with; as stated by.
"Per your instructions, I have cancelled the meeting."
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pron A gender-neutral singular pronoun (they/them) used by some speakers instead of he or she.
"Per said per would rather not attend."
per in a sentence
- The car does about forty miles per gallon.
- Tickets are priced at ten pounds per person.
- Per your instructions, I have cancelled the meeting.
- The refund was issued per company policy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "per" in German?
"per" in German is je, pro, durch. per means: For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
How do you use "per" in a sentence?
Example: "The car does about forty miles per gallon." In German, "per" is je, pro, durch.
Are there other ways to say "per" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "per": je, pro, durch, gemäß.
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