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von

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Meaning of von

beginnend an einem Ort oder zu einem Zeitpunkt

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German[fɔn]
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🇩🇪German
von

Marks the starting point of movement or a point in time/space, often meaning “from” or “starting at.”

A1Very Often

Wir fahren ab Berlin.

Мы едем из Берлина.

🇩🇪German

Usually means origin from inside something, “out of” or “from,” rather than a simple starting point in time or space.

A1Very Often

Ich komme aus Deutschland.

Я из Германии.

🇩🇪German

Means direction or sequence in time, like “after” or “to/toward,” not a starting point.

A1Very Often

Nach dem Essen gehen wir spazieren.

После еды мы идём гулять.

B
🇩🇪German
bei

Usually means being at, near, or with someone/something, rather than a starting point.

A1Very Often

Ich bin bei meiner Schwester.

Я у своей сестры.

🇩🇪German

Usually expresses direction toward a goal, person, or place: “to/toward,” not a starting point.

A1Very Often

Ich gehe zu meiner Freundin.

Я иду к своей подруге.

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von translation: from. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce von

[fɔn]

von translation

from

von transcription

[fɔn]

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von meaning: what does it mean?

beginnend an einem Ort oder zu einem Zeitpunkt

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