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von
/fɔn/
from
Das Buch ist von meinem Freund.
The book is from my friend.
general
Indicates origin, possession, or source (equivalent to 'from' or 'by' in English).
Das Auto ist von meinem Vater.
The car is from my father.
Das Lied wurde von Beethoven komponiert.
The song was composed by Beethoven.
In German, 'von' is used for both possession and origin, unlike English which uses 'from' for origin and 'by' for possession in some contexts.
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Pro Tip
Possession vs. Origin
Remember that 'von' can mean both 'from' (origin) and 'by' (possession) in English, depending on context.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, 'von' is always lowercase, even when it appears at the beginning of a sentence or in a title.
Word Origin
Derived from Old High German 'fona', meaning 'from' or 'away from'.
Usage Notes
'Von' is a versatile preposition in German, often used to indicate possession, origin, or source. It can also be used in expressions of time and distance.
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