about (EN)

voorsetsel, bywoord, byvoeglike naamwoord

voorsetsel “about”

1. oor
   Teken in om die vertalings van voorbeeldsinne en enkeltaal definisies van elke woord te sien.

   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. om (in die sin van rondom iets)
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. verspreid oor
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

bywoord “about”

1. ongeveer
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. rondom (in die sin van aan alle kante)
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. hier en daar
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. rondswerf
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. doelloos
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. omgedraai (in die sin van in die teenoorgestelde rigting kyk of oorweeg)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

byvoeglike naamwoord “about”

1. op en wakker (in die sin van aktief of nie bedlêend nie)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. sigbaar
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. naby
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. op die punt (in die sin van iets gaan binnekort gebeur of gereed om iets dadelik te begin doen)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.