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per mille
A unit of measurement that denotes one thousandth (1/1000 or 0.1%). It is mainly used to indicate the alcohol level in the blood.
Die Polizei hat bei dem Fahrer einen Wert von 0,8 Promille gemessen.
The police measured a level of 0.8 per mille in the driver.
The word 'Promille' comes from Latin and means 'pro mille', that is, 'per thousand' or 'of a thousand'. It therefore denotes a one-thousandth share, while 'Prozent' (percent) denotes a one-hundredth share.
Ein Promille ist zehnmal weniger als ein Prozent.
One per mille is ten times less than one percent.
When 'Promille' is used with a number, it usually appears in the singular and without an article. This also applies to values above one.
Der Fahrer hatte 1,2 Promille Alkohol im Blut.
The driver had 1.2 per mille alcohol in his blood.
In connection with blood alcohol content, 'Promille' is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'messen' (to measure), or 'feststellen' (to determine). A common situation is being caught 'mit ... Promille am Steuer' (with ... per mille behind the wheel).
Bei der Kontrolle wurde bei ihm ein hoher Promillewert festgestellt.
During the check, a high blood alcohol level was found in him.
percent
'das Prozent' and 'die Promille' are both units for proportions. They are easily confused because both have to do with numbers and ratios. 'Prozent' means one hundredth of a whole. 'Promille' means one thousandth and is therefore much smaller. In everyday life, 'Prozent' is often used for discounts, interest rates, or results. You hear 'Promille' especially when talking about blood alcohol level. The important point is: 1 percent is 10 per mille.
Nach der Kontrolle hatte der Fahrer 0,8 Promille im Blut.
After the check, the driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.8 per mille.
Im Geschäft gibt es heute zwanzig Prozent Rabatt auf alle Jacken.
The store has a twenty percent discount on all jackets today.