ADVERB
je/jeː/ever; per; each
je is a German adverb that means ever, per, or each. It is pronounced /jeː/.
Definitions
1.used to show correlation between two factors (as ... as ...)(comparisons; correlations)
a.in correlating constructions (je ... desto ...)
Je früher wir losfahren, desto besser.—The earlier we leave, the better.
2.for each; per (with numbers/units)(distribution)
a.indicates quantity per item/person
Drei Äpfel je Kind werden verteilt.—Three apples are distributed to each child.
3.ever (in questions or negatives)(at any time)
a.indicates occurrence at any time
Hast du das je gesehen?—Have you ever seen that?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "je" mean in English?
- "je" means ever, per, or each. 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.
