vor
Translation
in front of, before, ago
Examples
Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.
The car is standing in front of the house.
Wir treffen uns vor dem Kino.
We are meeting in front of the cinema.
Das war vor zwei Jahren.
That was two years ago.
Wasch dir vor dem Essen die Hände.
Wash your hands before eating.
Grammar Patterns
vor ((sth.dat)) (in front of - place) The car is standing in front of the house.
vor ((sth.dat)) (before - time) Wash your hands before eating.
vor ((sth.dat)) (ago - time span) I was here a year ago.
vor ((sth.acc)) (in front of - movement) He places himself in front of the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in front of, ago; Antonyms: hinter (behind), nach (after)
Etymology
Cognate with English 'fore' and 'for'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'fore' (as in forehead). Use for 'in front of' (space) or 'ago' (time).