This is the 3913th most frequent Dutch word.
von
"Von" is not a Dutch word; it is German and means "of" or "from".
Here, 'vonk' (the noun) means 'spark,' as in an electric or figurative spark.
De vonk sprong over tussen de twee geliefden.
The spark flew between the two lovers.
In this context, 'von' is used to represent the electrical spark in the engine system.
Hij hoorde het von mislukken in de motor van de auto.
He heard the spark fail in the car's engine.
In this instance, 'von' highlights a spark generated during the welding process.