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Vor Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Vor" is mainly used as preposition meaning "in front of", "before" or "ahead of". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "vor"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Preposition
- Governed cases: accusative, dative
- Functions: local, temporal
- Contracted forms: vorm (vor dem)
Meanings of "vor" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "In front of, before (spatial)"
"Vor", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "In front of, before, facing something or someone in space."
- Translation(s): in front of, before, ahead of
- Synonym(s): gegenüber, entgegen
- Antonym(s): hinter
- Related word(s): vorne, voran
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.
- Er wartete vor dem Eingang auf mich.
- Die Katze sitzt vor dem Fenster.
2.) "Prior to a time or event"
"Vor", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Before, prior to a moment or event in time."
- Translation(s): before, prior to, ago
- Synonym(s): bevor, ehe
- Antonym(s): nach
- Related word(s): vorher, zuvor
📝 Some usage examples:
- Vor dem Essen waschen wir uns die Hände.
- Sie ist vor einer Stunde angekommen.
- Wir treffen uns vor dem Konzert im Café.
3.) "Forward in space or time"
"Vor", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Forward, ahead in space or time."
- Translation(s): forward, ahead
- Synonym(s): vorwärts, voran
- Antonym(s): zurück
- Related word(s): voraus, vorwärts
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte gehen Sie vor!
- Der Zug fährt vor und zurück.
- Wir müssen vor, nicht zurück!
4.) "In front of, in the presence of"
"Vor", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "In the presence of, before someone or something."
- Translation(s): before, in front of, in the presence of
- Synonym(s): angesichts, gegenüber
- Related word(s): angesichts, in Gegenwart von
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hielt eine Rede vor dem Publikum.
- Sie musste vor Gericht erscheinen.
- Vor dem König verneigten sich alle.
5.) "Due to a feeling or situation"
"Vor", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.
- Definition: "Due to, because of a feeling or situation."
- Translation(s): due to, because of, from
- Synonym(s): wegen, aufgrund
- Related word(s): aus, durch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie zitterte vor Kälte.
- Er konnte vor Aufregung nicht schlafen.
- Vor lauter Freude vergaß sie die Zeit.