German Conversation · Level 33
91 words
German word
je
Pronunciation
IPA/jeː/
Meaning
- adverbper
Example
Die Äpfel kosten je einen Euro.
The apples cost one euro each.
More examples
Die Gäste bekamen je zwei Stück Kuchen.
The guests got two pieces of cake each.
Core concept
A single price tag is placed beside every item in a row, showing the amount assigned to each one.
Common phrases
je einen Euro
one euro each
je Person
per person
je nachdem
depending on
Similar words
jeweils: Indicating that the same quantity or frequency applies in each case.
desto: Marking a greater result or degree in a comparative pattern.
einzeln: Considering the elements one at a time rather than as a group.
Definition in German
Bei Mengen- oder Preisangaben ‚pro‘ bzw. ‚jeweils‘ bedeutet und ausdrückt, wie viel auf jede Einheit entfällt.
Word origin
German je developed from Middle High German ie and ultimately relates to the Germanic root also found in English ever.
Usage tips
- In prices and rates, je usually comes directly before the number or unit, as in je einen Euro or je Stunde.