Davor Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Davor" is mainly used as adverb meaning "before that", "in front of it" or "previously". It is also used as pronoun.

Essential properties of "davor"

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Meanings of "davor" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Before that (time or place)"

"Davor", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich war schon davor hier.I was already here before that.
  2. Wir treffen uns eine Stunde davor.We'll meet an hour before that.
  3. Er stand direkt davor.He stood directly in front of it.

2.) "Of that (referring to something previously mentioned, often with verbs like 'fear' or 'shrink back')"

"Davor", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat Angst und davor fürchtet er sich.He is afraid and fears that.
  2. Das Problem ist schwierig, aber wir dürfen davor nicht zurückschrecken.The problem is difficult, but we must not shrink back from it.
  3. Die Aufgabe ist kompliziert, aber wir können uns davor nicht drücken.The task is complicated, but we cannot shirk it.
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