Per
Example: Ik ga per fiets naar school elke dag.
Definition
"Per" is a preposition used to indicate the means, method, or unit by which something is done or measured, often translated as 'by' or 'via' in English. For example, in the phrase "Ik ga per fiets naar school elke dag," it means traveling by bicycle.
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "per" comes from the Latin word "per," which means 'through' or 'by means of.' It has retained this meaning in many languages, including Dutch and English, and is often used to express the mode or rate of action.
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"Per" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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