Pro Stunde
Example: Das Auto fährt 60 Kilometer pro Stunde.
Definition
"Pro Stunde" is a German prepositional phrase used to indicate a rate or frequency per hour. It specifies how many units of something occur or are measured within one hour, as in 'The car travels 60 kilometers pro Stunde,' meaning 60 kilometers per hour.
Etymology
The phrase "pro Stunde" comes from Latin and German roots. "Pro" is a Latin preposition meaning 'for' or 'per,' commonly used in measurements or ratios. "Stunde" is a German noun meaning 'hour,' derived from Old High German 'stunta.' Together, "pro Stunde" literally means 'per hour,' a straightforward expression for hourly rates.
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"Pro Stunde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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