Von - translation, pronunciation and examples
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beginnend an einem Ort oder zu einem Zeitpunkt
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von zu Hause
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Marks the starting point of movement or a point in time/space, often meaning “from” or “starting at.”
Usually means origin from inside something, “out of” or “from,” rather than a simple starting point in time or space.
Means direction or sequence in time, like “after” or “to/toward,” not a starting point.
Usually means being at, near, or with someone/something, rather than a starting point.
Usually expresses direction toward a goal, person, or place: “to/toward,” not a starting point.
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What's the difference between von / aus / nach / bei / zu
Marks the starting point of movement or a point in time/space, often meaning “from” or “starting at.”
Wir fahren ab Berlin.
Мы едем из Берлина.
Usually means origin from inside something, “out of” or “from,” rather than a simple starting point in time or space.
Ich komme aus Deutschland.
Я из Германии.
Means direction or sequence in time, like “after” or “to/toward,” not a starting point.
Nach dem Essen gehen wir spazieren.
После еды мы идём гулять.
Usually means being at, near, or with someone/something, rather than a starting point.
Ich bin bei meiner Schwester.
Я у своей сестры.
Usually expresses direction toward a goal, person, or place: “to/toward,” not a starting point.
Ich gehe zu meiner Freundin.
Я иду к своей подруге.
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How to pronounce von and what this word means
von translation: from. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce von
[fɔn]
von translation
from
von examples
Ich komme von der Arbeit.
von transcription
[fɔn]
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von meaning: what does it mean?
beginnend an einem Ort oder zu einem Zeitpunkt
von pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
von is pronounced as [fɔn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
von definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich komme von der Arbeit. Translation: Я иду с работы.
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