# per

per is a German preposition meaning “by”.

## Meanings

1. by, by means of, through, via
   - Diese Frage kann nicht per Verordnung, sondern muss per Gesetz geregelt werden. — This matter cannot be regulated by decree, but must be regulated by law.
2. _archaic_ per, for (each)
   - fünf Euro per Quadratmeter — five euro per square meter

## Examples

- Reisen Sie per Schiff oder fliegen Sie? — Do you travel by sea or by air?
- Ich schicke dir ein Geburtstagsgeschenk per Luftpost. — I'm sending you a birthday present by airmail.
- Ich schicke das Buch per Post. — I'll send the book by mail.
- Kann man per Rad dorthin gelangen? — Is it reachable by bike?
- Sie können auch per Briefwahl wählen. — You can also vote by post.

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