Dutch · word
voor
for
/voːr/preposition
Meanings
- preposition · A1
Used to indicate the recipient, beneficiary, purpose, or intended person of an action.
Dit boek is voor mijn zus.
- preposition · A1
Earlier than a point in time, or positioned in front of someone or something.
Ik sta al een kwartier voor de deur te wachten.
Appears in 16 scenarios
Greet a coworkerSay good morning to your coworker and ask how they are. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Introduce a friendPresent your friend to someone you just met. Apologize in a crowdExcuse yourself and apologize after bumping into someone. Book a table in personWalk into the restaurant and ask for a table for two. Pay the taxi driverPay your fare and tell the driver to keep the change.
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