per se in German
per se in German is als solches, bezeichnungsgemäß, entsprechend seinem Namen — per se means in itself, considered on its own without anything else attached to it.
per se in German
als solches
(non-standard, more loosely, negative polarity) In a true or literal sense; as one would expect from the name or description.
bezeichnungsgemäß
(non-standard, more loosely, negative polarity) In a true or literal sense; as one would expect from the name or description.
entsprechend seinem Namen
(non-standard, more loosely, negative polarity) In a true or literal sense; as one would expect from the name or description.
per se
(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself.
an sich
(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself.
als solches
(philosophy) As the principle of its own determination and positing itself.
What does "per se" mean?
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adverb In itself, considered on its own without anything else attached to it.
"The policy is not unfair per se, but it works badly in practice."
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per se in a sentence
- The policy is not unfair per se, but it works badly in practice.
- I don't dislike the job per se, I dislike the commute.
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What is "per se" in German?
"per se" in German is als solches, bezeichnungsgemäß, entsprechend seinem Namen. per se means: In itself, considered on its own without anything else attached to it.
How do you use "per se" in a sentence?
Example: "The policy is not unfair per se, but it works badly in practice." In German, "per se" is als solches, bezeichnungsgemäß, entsprechend seinem Namen.
Are there other ways to say "per se" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "per se": als solches, bezeichnungsgemäß, entsprechend seinem Namen, per se, an sich.
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