vor

B1 Preposition

English Translation

before, in front of, ago

vor — German preposition meaning before, in front of, ago (B1)
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What does „vor" mean in English?

„vor" is a German preposition meaning "before, in front of, ago" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Example Sentences

1

Ich bin vor einer Woche zurückgekommen.

I came back a week ago.

2

Das Auto steht vor der Tür.

The car is in front of the door.

3

Ich konnte vor Schmerzen nicht schlafen.

I couldn't sleep because of (for) pain.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

bevor — before vor — in front of vor — in front of vorbei — past vorbereiten — to prepare vorgestern — the day before yesterday vorher — before vorkommen — to happen

Related Words

vor
in front of
vor
in front of
vorbei
past
vorbereiten
to prepare
vorgestern
the day before yesterday
vorher
before
All Words Level B1