about (EN)
gi-atubangang pulong, pang-abay, pang-uri

gi-atubangang pulong “about”

about
  1. mahitungod sa
    She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
  2. libot sa
    Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
  3. nagkatag sa (nagpasabot nga kini nagkatag o nagkalatag sa lain-laing bahin)
    Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

pang-abay “about”

about
  1. mga (gamiton sa pag-estimate sa gidaghanon o oras)
    I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
  2. sa tanang kilid
    Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
  3. sa lain-laing lugar
    As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
  4. naglibot-libot (nagpasabot nga balik-balik nga paglihok gikan sa usa ka lugar ngadto sa lain)
    The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
  5. naglatagaw (nagpasabot nga walay tin-aw nga tumong o direksyon sa mga kalihokan)
    The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
  6. nabalit-ad (nagpasabot nga nag-atubang na sa laing direksyon)
    Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

pang-uri “about”

about, non-gradable
  1. aktibo (nagpasabot nga dili higdaan o balay ang kinabuhi)
    After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
  2. makita (nagpasabot nga kini klaro o dayag sa kasamtangan)
    Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
  3. duol ra (nagpasabot nga kini mahimutang o posibleng naa sa palibot nga lugar)
    The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
  4. hapit na (nagpasabot nga moabot na o andam na nga magsugod sa dili madugay)
    She's about to start her piano lesson.