per

This is the 5851st most frequent Dutch word.


per

"Per" in Dutch means "per," "by," or "via," often indicating distribution or mode.


Here, 'per' is used to indicate frequency or repetition within a specific time frame, commonly used to mean 'per' or 'each'.

Ik betaal per maand voor mijn abonnement.

I pay monthly for my subscription.


In this sentence, 'per' is used to indicate unit pricing, describing the cost per measure of weight or quantity.

De prijs bedraagt twintig euro per kilo.

The price is twenty euros per kilogram.


Here, 'per' expresses a ratio or proportion, showing the amount corresponding to a specified unit of measurement.

Dit drankje bevat vijf gram suiker per 100 milliliter.

This drink contains five grams of sugar per 100 milliliters.