Per uur
Example: Ik werk vijf dagen per uur in de winkel.
Definition
"Per uur" is a Dutch prepositional phrase meaning 'for each hour' or 'hourly.' It is commonly used to indicate rates or frequencies, such as speed, work hours, or payment, specifying how something occurs or is measured within the span of one hour.
Etymology
The phrase "per uur" comes from the Latin word 'per,' meaning 'through' or 'by,' combined with the Dutch word 'uur,' meaning 'hour.' Did you know? 'Uur' traces back to the Latin 'hora,' highlighting a long history of time measurement in European languages.
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"Per uur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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