per
by / via
With the help of or by way of something; indicates the means or transmission method.
EXAMPLE
Bitte schicken Sie uns die Unterlagen per E-Mail.
Please send us the documents by email.
per
per + accusative
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Meanings
per
per / for each
For each individual unit or person.
EXAMPLE
Die Gebühr beträgt fünf Euro per Person.
The fee is five euros per person.
Usage tips
Fixed expression
'Per' usually comes directly before a noun and is often used without an article. Fixed expressions with means of communication, shipping methods, and payment methods are especially common.
EXAMPLE
Die Rechnung wurde per Überweisung bezahlt.
The invoice was paid by bank transfer.
Register and style
'Per' is particularly common in business, administrative, and technical texts. However, some expressions with 'per' are also very common in everyday language.
EXAMPLE
Die Bestätigung erhalten Sie per SMS.
You will receive the confirmation by text message.
Transmission methods
To indicate a transmission method, 'per' is often used with words such as 'E-Mail' (email), 'Post' (mail), 'Telefon' (telephone), 'Fax' (fax), or 'Überweisung' (bank transfer). The following noun refers to the method by which something is sent, communicated, or paid for.
EXAMPLE
Die Mitarbeiterin hat die Zugangsdaten per SMS mitgeteilt.
The employee communicated the login details by text message.
Price calculation
In a calculation, 'per' indicates the unit to which a price, quantity, or fee refers. Typical expressions are 'per Person' (per person), 'per Stück' (per item), 'per Stunde' (per hour), and 'per Kilogramm' (per kilogram).
EXAMPLE
Das Hotel berechnet die Mahlzeiten per Person.
The hotel charges for the meals per person.
In real life
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