Preposition
vor
Pronunciation: /foːr/
in front of, ahead of (relative location in space)
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Meanings
Preposition
- in front of, ahead of (relative location in space)
- before, prior to, ahead of (relative location in time)
- ago (location in the past relative to the present)
- from, against (a threat or negative outcome)
Example sentence
Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.
The car is in front of the house.
Word forms
Akkusativ / Dativ
Usage
- vor dem Haus — Dative describes a position in front of something.
- vor das Haus gehen — Accusative marks movement to that position.
Mein Fahrrad steht vor der Tür.
My bicycle is in front of the door.