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Per

pər
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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Per meanings in Hungarian

per

Example:
The cost is $50 per person.
Az ár 50 dollár személyenként.
We need to complete this task per our agreement.
Ezt a feladatot a megállapodásunk szerint kell elvégezni.
Usage: formalContext: Used in financial, legal, or formal agreements.
Note: Often used to indicate a rate or according to a specific guideline.

per

Example:
He works 40 hours per week.
Hetente 40 órát dolgozik.
The store opens at 9 AM per their schedule.
Az üzlet a tervek szerint reggel 9-kor nyit.
Usage: formalContext: Used in schedules, routines, or employment contexts.
Note: Can refer to frequency or quantity.

per

Example:
They traveled at 60 miles per hour.
60 mérföld/órás sebességgel utaztak.
The recipe calls for two cups of flour per batch.
A recept szerint két csésze liszt szükséges egy adaghoz.
Usage: formalContext: Used in measurements or rates.
Note: Indicates a measurement or ratio.

per

Example:
The report was submitted per the instructions.
A jelentést az utasítások szerint nyújtották be.
Please follow the guidelines per the company policy.
Kérjük, kövesse az irányelveket a vállalati politikának megfelelően.
Usage: formalContext: Used in instructions or guidelines.
Note: Suggests compliance with rules or directives.

Per's synonyms

apiece

Indicating a specific amount for each individual item or person.
Example: The tickets cost $10 apiece.
Note: Similar to 'per' in specifying a quantity for each unit.

Per expressions, common phrases

per se

Means 'by or in itself; intrinsically.' Used to emphasize that something is considered alone, without any context.
Example: I don't have a problem with the idea per se, but the execution needs improvement.
Note: It differs from 'per' as it emphasizes the inherent nature of something rather than a rate or division.

per annum

Means 'each year' or 'annually.' Commonly used in financial contexts to indicate a rate over a year.
Example: The interest rate on the loan is 5% per annum.
Note: It specifies the frequency of an event or rate over a year, rather than a general division or ratio.

per capita

Means 'for each person' or 'per person.' Used to describe averages or rates based on individual members of a population.
Example: The country's GDP per capita is one of the highest in the region.
Note: It focuses on the distribution or allocation of something to each individual, rather than a collective total.

per diem

Means 'each day' or 'daily.' Refers to a daily allowance or rate, especially for expenses incurred during travel.
Example: Employees on business trips are provided with a per diem allowance for meals and incidental expenses.
Note: It emphasizes the daily nature of an allowance or rate, distinct from a fixed or overall amount.

Per everyday (slang) expressions

Perk

A benefit or advantage that comes with a job or situation.
Example: One of the perks of this job is free coffee.
Note: While 'perk' is informal and derived from 'perquisite', it specifically refers to a bonus or advantage.

Perk up

To become more lively, cheerful, or energetic.
Example: I always perk up after a good night's sleep.
Note: This slang term uses 'perk' in a figurative sense to describe a change in mood or energy level.

Perp

Short for 'perpetrator', the person who commits a crime or wrongdoing.
Example: The police caught the perpetrator of the crime.
Note: This slang term is an abbreviation for the original word 'perpetrator'.

Perp walk

The act of parading an arrested suspect in public, usually for media coverage.
Example: The suspect was subjected to a humiliating perp walk in front of the media.
Note: This expression is a colloquial use of 'perp' combined with 'walk' to describe a specific action.

Perky

Energetic, cheerful, or lively in a noticeable way.
Example: She always has a perky attitude no matter what.
Note: Derived from 'perk', 'perky' describes a person's demeanor or behavior.

Perps

Plural form of 'perpetrators', referring to multiple people who have committed a crime.
Example: The cops are on the lookout for the perps involved in the robbery.
Note: This slang term is the informal, shortened version of 'perpetrators', used in a more casual context.

Percolate

To spread slowly or gradually, often referring to thoughts, ideas, or information.
Example: Ideas often percolate in my mind before I make a decision.
Note: This slang term uses 'per' in the sense of moving through, developing, or filtering, rather than a strict per-unit measurement.

Per - Examples

English: I'll be there in five minutes per your request.
Magyar: Az Ön kérésére öt percen belül ott leszek.
English: The meeting will start at 2 o'clock per the schedule.
Magyar: Az ülés a menetrend szerint 2 órakor kezdődik.
English: She waited for him for hours per his promise.
Magyar: Órákig várt rá az ő ígérete szerint.

Per grammar

Per - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: per
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
per Contains 1 syllables: per
Phonetic transcription: ˈpər
per , ˈpər (The red syllable is stressed)

Per - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
per: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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