Per jaar
Example: Ik spaar elke maand geld per jaar.
Definition
"Per jaar" is a Dutch prepositional phrase meaning 'each year' or 'annually.' It indicates the frequency with which an action or event occurs over the span of one year, such as in the phrase 'Ik spaar elke maand geld per jaar,' meaning saving money every month throughout the year.
Etymology
The phrase "per jaar" comes from the Dutch words 'per,' borrowed from Latin meaning 'through' or 'by,' and 'jaar,' meaning 'year,' which stems from the Old Dutch 'jār' related to the German 'Jahr.' Together, "per jaar" literally means 'by year,' used to denote annual frequency.
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"Per jaar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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