about (EN)

Präposition, Adverb, Adjektiv

Präposition “about”

1. über
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   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. um (im Sinne von herum)
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. über (verteilt)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

Adverb “about”

1. ungefähr
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. ringsum
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. an verschiedenen Orten
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. umher
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. herum (ohne bestimmtes Ziel)
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. umgedreht
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

Adjektiv “about”

1. unterwegs (nicht an das Bett oder Zuhause gebunden)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. vorhanden
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. in der Nähe
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. kurz davor (etwas zu tun oder zu geschehen)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.