von
Translation
from, of
Examples
Ich komme von zu Hause.
I am coming from home.
Das ist das Buch von Peter.
That is Peter's book.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) from (place/sb.) [origin] Ich komme von Berlin.
((von+3)) of (sb.) [possession] Das Auto von meinem Vater.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aus; Antonyms: zu, nach
Etymology
Old High German 'fon', distantly related to English 'from'.
Memory Tips
Always takes Dative. Used for 'from' or 'of' (possession).