vor.
in front of, ahead of (relative location in space)
Meaning & usage
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)
vor drei Tagen
vor einiger Zeit
from, against (a threat or negative outcome)
Er konnte vor dem Tsunami nicht mehr fliehen.
Du hast mich vorm Ertrinken gerettet.
with, (out) of (stating cause)
vor Freude weinen
Ich sterbe vor Durst.
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German vore, vor, from Old High German fora. Cognate with Dutch voor. Compare English fore.
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