von
of
Meaning of von
zeigt Beziehung, Zugehörigkeit oder Herkunft
showing relationship, belonging, or origin
Pronunciation
von with English translation
von usage examples
Einer von meinen Freunden wohnt hier.
One of my friends lives here.
Das ist einer von uns.
That's one of us.
von synonyms
What's the difference between von, aus, bei, in, zu, seitens, and ausgehend von
Indicates origin, source, or material: “from, out of, made of”. Often closer to English “from/of”.
Usually means “at, with, by”. It often points to location, a person, or a situation rather than origin.
Usually means “in, inside, into”. Its relation to “of” is weak and highly context-dependent.
Usually means “to, toward, for”. It can express direction, purpose, or relation, but not origin.
Advanced: broader words
Formal and bureaucratic: “on the part of, by, from the side of”. Not used in everyday speech.
Means “starting from, based on”. It marks a starting point for reasoning, calculation, or movement.
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Questions about this word
What does von mean?
showing relationship, belonging, or origin
How do you pronounce von?
von is pronounced [fɔn].
How is von used in a sentence?
One of my friends lives here. Translation: Einer von meinen Freunden wohnt hier.
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