van /vˈɑn/ · preposition · CEFR A0. Dutch translation of "of".

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Source term
of
Translation
van
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
preposition
Image
Photo of van (Dutch)

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Article, Gender & Forms

This preposition is shown in its dictionary form.

Dictionary form van
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
van in context
Examples
De kleur van de lucht is blauw.
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Example Sentences

De kleur van de lucht is blauw.

English: The color of the sky is blue.

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Ik drink een glas water.

English: I drink a glass of water.

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Ze is de moeder van twee kinderen.

English: She is the mother of two children.

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