Pro Tag
Example: Ich trinke zwei Liter Wasser pro Tag.
Definition
"Pro Tag" is a German prepositional phrase meaning 'per day' or 'each day,' used to indicate the frequency or rate at which something occurs within one day, as in the example 'Ich trinke zwei Liter Wasser pro Tag' meaning 'I drink two liters of water per day.'
Etymology
The phrase "pro Tag" combines the Latin preposition "pro," meaning 'for' or 'per,' with the German noun "Tag," meaning 'day.' This blend reflects how Latin influenced German, especially in formal or scientific expressions, to denote rates or measurements over time.
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"Pro Tag" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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