je

Based on: *aiw-
Goethe B1 Particle
  1. ever
  2. per, a
1.

ever

(in the sense of "at any point in time?")
Examples
  • Has grammar ever been fun?
  • Hat Grammatik je/jemals Spaß gemacht?
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2.

per, a

(in the sense of numbers)
Examples
  • Die Äpfel kosten 10 Euro je Kilo. (saying "pro" is more common in daily life)
  • The apples are 12 Dollars a kilo.
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How to Use “Je… desto” in German

'Je ... desto' is the German version of English 'the... the'. The bad news is that word order is a bit tricky. The good news is cases don't matter.

Vocab: je, desto, umso

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How many meanings does the German word 'je' have?

je has 2 distinct meanings: 1. ever, 2. per, a.

What is 'je' related to?

The word 'je' is related to *aiw-.

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How to Use “Je… desto” in German
'Je ... desto' is the German version of English 'the... the'. The bad news is that word order is a bit tricky. The good news is cases don't matter.
Vocab: je, desto, umso
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