of in German
of in German is von, vor, der — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in German
von
vor
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.]
von
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
der
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
über
Links an intransitive verb, or a transitive verb and its subject (especially verbs to do with thinking, feeling, expressing etc.), with its subject-matter; concerning, with regard to. [from 10th c.]
über
aus
Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
von
Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]
der
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]
von
(archaic, or, literary) Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; in respect to, as regards. [from 13th c.]
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.
"The old dog died of natural causes last winter."
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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.
- The necklace was made of tiny glass beads.
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What is "of" in German?
"of" in German is von, vor, der. 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 German, "of" is von, vor, der.
Are there other ways to say "of" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "of": von, vor, der, über, aus.
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