לִפְנֵי
lifnei
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. Earlier than a certain time.
2. Used to say how much time has passed since something happened (like 'ago' in English).
HistoryThis word first appeared in the Bible. It comes from the Hebrew word for "face", which is "פנים" (panim). The idea is that something that comes before you in time is like something that is in front of your face.
Example
I came to Israel a year ago.