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Per Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Per" is mainly used as preposition meaning "by", "via" or "through". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "per"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative
- Functions: modal
Meanings of "per" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Indicates the means or method by which something is done"
"Per", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "By means of, through."
- Translation(s): by, via, through
- Synonym(s): durch, mittels, via
- Related word(s): mithilfe von, anhand von
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Bestellung erfolgt per Telefon.
- Wir kommunizieren hauptsächlich per E-Mail.
- Die Zahlung kann per Überweisung erfolgen.
2.) "Used to express a rate or amount for each individual item or unit"
"Per", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Per each, per unit."
- Translation(s): per, each
- Synonym(s): je, pro
- Related word(s): für jeden, pro Stück
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Preis beträgt 10 Euro per Person.
- Die Miete wird per Monat berechnet.
- Wir berechnen die Kosten per Quadratmeter.