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What does the German word from mean?

The German word "from" can be translated as:

* von (most common) - This is the general preposition for indicating origin, source, or starting point.

* aus - This preposition also means "from," but it specifically refers to coming from the inside of something or from a place with a certain characteristic.

* seit - This preposition means "since" or "from" when referring to a point in time.

Here are some examples:

* Von Berlin nach München - From Berlin to Munich

* Aus dem Fenster - From the window

* Seit gestern - Since yesterday

The specific translation of "from" will depend on the context and the intended meaning.

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