v
/fˈaʊ/
Abbreviation for "von" (of/from) or "vor" (before), often used in names and dates
Definitions
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1
Abbreviation of "von" (of, from), commonly used in noble names or bibliographic references
“Johann v. Goethe war ein berühmter deutscher Dichter.”
Johann von Goethe was a famous German poet.
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2
Abbreviation of "vor" (before), used especially in historical dating like "v. Chr." (BC)
“Das Ereignis geschah im Jahr 100 v. Chr. ungefähr.”
The event happened around the year 100 BC.
Word forms
- Usage
- Used only as a written abbreviation with a following period; not pronounced as a separate word but read out as the full word it stands for.
This is not a standalone word but a common written abbreviation. Context determines whether it stands for "von" or "vor". Frequently seen in formal writing, names, and dates."