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per

for

preposition PEHR Common
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Origin: from Latin per

Also means

through

Usage Note

Per marks purpose, duration and destination ('for', 'in order to', 'through'). Before an infinitive it means 'in order to' (per imparare = 'to learn'). It does not normally combine with articles, staying per il, per la.

Examples

"Questo regalo è per te."

Natural Translation

This gift is for you.

Literal Translation

This gift is for you.

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