Voor
Example: Ik ga voor de deur staan.
Definition
"Voor" is a Dutch preposition meaning in front of or before. It is used to indicate position or place ahead of something, as in the phrase 'Ik ga voor de deur staan,' which means 'I will stand in front of the door.'
Etymology
The Dutch preposition "voor" originates from Old Dutch and Proto-Germanic roots, related to the English word 'fore,' both meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' Did you know that "voor" has maintained its spatial sense for centuries, helping speakers specify location clearly?
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"Voor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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