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vor

preposition

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from
of
's
about
among
out of
made of
for
in
concerning
on
before
ago
in front of
outside
with
than
from where

Synonyms and Related Words for vor

vonüberausherkommendgefertigt ausbestehend auswegenaufgrund vonanabvon ... ausalsaußernicht inherher/herher

Definition of "vor" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "vor" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.
#1

Gibt einen Zeitpunkt an, der in der Vergangenheit liegt oder einem anderen Zeitpunkt vorausgeht.

DE: “Ich frühstücke vor der Arbeit.”

A1
EN: “I eat breakfast before work.”

DE: “Vor einem Jahr war ich in Spanien.”

A2
EN: “A year ago, I was in Spain.”

DE: “Bitte reichen Sie Ihre Bewerbung vor dem 15. Mai ein.”

B1
EN: “Please submit your application before May 15th.”
#2

Gibt eine Position an, die sich auf der Vorderseite von etwas oder jemandem befindet.

DE: “Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.”

A1
EN: “The car is in front of the house.”

DE: “Wir treffen uns vor dem Kino.”

A2
EN: “We are meeting in front of the cinema.”

DE: “Er hielt eine Rede vor Hunderten von Menschen.”

B1
EN: “He gave a speech in front of hundreds of people.”
#3

Gibt den Grund oder die Ursache für eine (oft unwillkürliche) Reaktion oder einen Zustand an, meist im Zusammenhang mit Gefühlen.

DE: “Ich habe Angst vor Hunden.”

A1
EN: “I am afraid of dogs.”

DE: “Er zittert vor Kälte.”

A2
EN: “He is shivering from the cold.”

DE: “Sie konnte vor Lachen nicht mehr sprechen.”

B1
EN: “She couldn't speak for laughing.”

Words Similar in Spelling to vor

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