German Word: vor
English Meaning: 1. from 2. in front of 3. before 4. ahead 5. ago 6. of

Example Sentences:

Vor dem Essen wäscht er sich immer die Hände.
He always washes his hands before eating.
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Sie hat Angst vor dem Fliegen.
She is afraid of flying.
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Er konnte seine Unschuld vor Gericht nicht beweisen.
He couldn't prove his innocence to the court.
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Als er das Gespenst sah, erstarrte er vor Angst.
When he saw the ghost he was paralyzed by fear.
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Das Augenlid schützt das Auge vor Fremdkörpern.
The eyelid protects the eye from foreign objects.
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Alter schützt vor Torheit nicht.
Age doesn't protect from foolishness. (Even old and experienced people make mistakes)
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Das Unternehmen steht kurz vor dem Bankrott.
The company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
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