No. 1,401 in Dutch
vóór
"Vóór" means "before" or "in front of" in English.
In a sentence
Ik sta vóór het gebouw.
I am standing in front of the building.
In this sentence, 'vóór' functions as a preposition indicating spatial proximity or position relative to an object (the building).
Je moet dit rapport klaar hebben vóór morgen.
You need to have this report ready before tomorrow.
Here, 'vóór' is used as a preposition referring to time, specifically a deadline, indicating that the action must be completed prior to the mentioned time (tomorrow).
Ik ben vóór het voorstel.
I am in favor of the proposal.
In this context, 'vóór' indicates a stance or support for something (the proposal), functioning effectively as an expression of agreement or advocacy.
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