of in Dutch
of in Dutch is van, voor, -e- — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in Dutch
van
voor
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
-e-
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
-en-
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
-s-
Used to link a given class of things with a specific example of that class. [from 12th c.]
over
aan
What does "of" mean?
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prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
"The cover of the book was torn."
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prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
"The bridge was built of stone."
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prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
"He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes."
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prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
"They spoke of old times."
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of in a sentence
- The cover of the book was torn.
- She is a friend of mine.
- The bridge was built of stone.
- He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes.
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What is "of" in Dutch?
"of" in Dutch is van, voor, -e-. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
How do you use "of" in a sentence?
Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In Dutch, "of" is van, voor, -e-.
Are there other ways to say "of" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "of": van, voor, -e-, -en-, -s-, over.
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