This is the 55th most frequent Dutch word.
van
"Van" in Dutch means "of" or "from."
Van is used to indicate the starting point of a coming event (origin).
Ik kom net terug van de winkel.
I just got back from the store.
Van indicates possession, similar to 'of' or the possessive 's.
Het boek van Pieter ligt op de tafel.
Pieter's book is on the table.
Van is used as a prepositional object indicating what is being enjoyed.