davor
Translation
in front of it, before that, of it (fear)
Examples
Das Haus ist schön. Davor steht ein Baum.
The house is beautiful. A tree stands in front of it.
Wir gehen um acht ins Kino. Davor essen wir etwas.
We're going to the movies at eight. Before that, we'll eat something.
Er hat Angst vor Spinnen. Ich habe keine Angst davor.
He is afraid of spiders. I am not afraid of them.
Grammar Patterns
((spatial)) in front of it. The car is parked right in front of it.
((temporal)) before that. We're meeting at 6. I have no time before that.
((to be afraid)) ((davor)) to be afraid of it. I am not afraid of it.
Similar Words
Etymology
A combination of 'da' (there/that) + 'vor' (in front of/before). Literally means 'in front of that' or 'before that'.
Memory Tips
Used instead of 'vor es' or 'vor das'. Remember its three main uses: time (before that), place (in front of it), and with fear (afraid of it).