vom
Translation
from the, of the
Examples
Ich komme gerade vom Arzt.
I just came from the doctor.
Das ist ein Geschenk vom Chef.
This is a gift from the boss.
Er ist der Beste vom ganzen Team.
He is the best of the whole team.
Grammar Patterns
vom+3 ((origin)) to indicate coming from a place I'm coming from the station.
vom+3 ((creator/source)) to indicate something originates from someone/something The picture is from the famous painter.
Similar Words
aus dem
Etymology
A contraction of the preposition 'von' (from/of) and the dative article 'dem' (the).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'vom' is always followed by a masculine or neuter noun in the dative case. Think of it as a shortcut for 'von dem'.