Per - translation, pronunciation and examples
per
for each unit or person
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pro Person
pro Tag
pro Woche
pro Monat
pro Jahr
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used to mean 'for each' or 'for every unit/person'
broader and more general than 'per'; can mean purpose, recipient, or exchange, not only 'for each'
focuses on individual items one by one, not on a rate or ratio
means 'for each one', usually emphasizing equal amount for every person or item
used especially when calculating an amount for each person in a group
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used to mean 'for each' or 'for every unit/person'
The rent is $500 per month.
Арендная плата составляет 500 долларов за месяц.
broader and more general than 'per'; can mean purpose, recipient, or exchange, not only 'for each'
This train is for commuters.
Этот поезд — для пассажиров, которые ездят на работу.
Each student received a book.
Каждый студент получил книгу.
means 'for each one', usually emphasizing equal amount for every person or item
The tickets cost ten dollars apiece.
Билеты стоят по десять долларов за штуку.
used especially when calculating an amount for each person in a group
The cost was twenty euros per head.
Стоимость составила двадцать евро на человека.
used in statistics and economics to mean 'for each person in a population'
Income per capita has increased.
Доход на душу населения вырос.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce per and what this word means
per translation: за. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce per
/pɜː/
per translation
за
per examples
The tickets cost $15 per person.
per transcription
/pɜː/, /pɝ/
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per meaning: what does it mean?
for each unit or person
per pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
per is pronounced as /pɜː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
per definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The tickets cost $15 per person. Translation: Билеты стоят 15 долларов за человека.
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