This is the 557th most frequent Norwegian word.
per
The Norwegian word "per" means "per" in English, often used to indicate "per unit" or "for each." It can also be a male given name.
Here, 'per' is used to indicate 'for each' or 'in proportion to each' in a distribution context.
Kan du gi meg to eksemplarer per person?
Can you give me two copies per person?
In this case, 'per' means 'as of' or 'as applicable to' within a temporal framework.
Per nå har vi ikke nok informasjon.
As of now, we do not have enough information.
This shows 'per' being used to mean 'in accordance with' or 'following'.