Promille

B2

per-thousand / alcohol level

English meaning
per-thousand / alcohol level
Vocabulary package
Drinks

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Promille in a sentence

Der Alkoholgehalt wird in Promille gemessen.

Alcohol content is measured in per-thousand.

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What does Promille mean in English?

Promille means "per-thousand / alcohol level". For example: "Der Alkoholgehalt wird in Promille gemessen." — "Alcohol content is measured in per-thousand."

What level is Promille in German?

Promille is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the drinks vocabulary.

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