je/jeː/ever; per; the (comparative... the more...)
je is a German adverb that means ever, per, or the (comparative... the more...). It is pronounced /jeː/.
Definitions
1.indicates correlation, often in the phrase 'je... desto...' meaning 'the (more), the (more)'(in comparisons or with 'desto')
a.used with 'desto' to show increasing or decreasing quantities/qualities in parallel
Je früher wir anfangen, desto besser.—The earlier we start, the better.
2.for each; per(per unit, in distributions)
a.used to indicate distribution of something over units
Die Eintrittskarten kosten 10 Euro je Person.—Admission tickets cost 10 euros per person.
3.at any time (emphasizing indefinite time, often in questions or negatives, usually with 'jemals')(in questions/negations, ever)
a.strengthens indefinite timing (often as 'jemals')
Warst du je in Berlin?—Have you ever been to Berlin?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "je" mean in English?
- "je" means ever, per, or the (comparative... the more...). It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "je"?
- "je" is pronounced /jeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "je"?
- "je" is a adverb in German.
