per

preposition

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with

by means of

from

starting from

as of

due to

through

per

each

for each

apiece

at a time

via

effective from

Synonyms and Related Words for per

mit mittels durch mithilfe von ab von ... an infolge vermittels pro je jeweils via mit Wirkung vom

Definition of "per" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "per" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Gibt das Mittel oder den Weg an, mit dem etwas geschieht oder übermittelt wird.

DE: “Ich schicke den Brief per Post.”
A1
EN: “I am sending the letter by mail.”

DE: “Können Sie mir die Dokumente bitte per E-Mail senden?”
A2
EN: “Can you please send me the documents by e-mail?”

DE: “Die Ware wird per Express geliefert und sollte morgen ankommen.”
B1
EN: “The goods will be delivered by express and should arrive tomorrow.”

Gibt eine Verteilung oder ein Verhältnis in Bezug auf eine bestimmte Einheit an (z. B. Person, Stück, Zeiteinheit).

DE: “Das kostet zehn Euro per Person.”
A1
EN: “That costs ten euros per person.”

DE: “Wir fahren mit 120 Kilometern per Stunde.”
A2
EN: “We are driving at 120 kilometers per hour.”

DE: “Der Preis für das Hotelzimmer beträgt 90 Euro per Nacht, inklusive Frühstück.”
B1
EN: “The price for the hotel room is 90 euros per night, including breakfast.”

Gibt einen Zeitpunkt an, von dem an etwas gültig ist oder in Kraft tritt; oft in geschäftlichen oder rechtlichen Kontexten verwendet.

DE: “Die Schule ist per Montag wieder offen.”
A1
EN: “The school is open again as of Monday.”

DE: “Meine neue Adresse gilt per 1. Mai.”
A2
EN: “My new address is valid from May 1st.”

DE: “Die neuen Geschäftsbedingungen treten per sofort in Kraft.”
B1
EN: “The new terms and conditions take effect immediately.”

Words Similar in Spelling to per

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