vor
Translation
in front of, before, ago
Examples
Das Auto steht vor dem Haus.
The car is parked in front of the house.
Wir treffen uns vor dem Kino.
We're meeting in front of the movie theater.
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 parked 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 moves 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
Think of 'fore' (before). 'Vor' means 'in front of' or 'ago'.