Translation and Meaning
- Word: vor
- Language: German
- Meaning: in front of
- CEFR Level: A1
- Part of speech: preposition
- Topic: German Positionswörter und Richtungen
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Example Sentences
- Der Stuhl steht vor dem Schreibtisch. English: The chair is in front of the desk.
When and How to Use "vor"
Use "vor" when you want to talk about "in front of" in German. It functions as "preposition". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Positionswörter und Richtungen topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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