about (EN)

voorzetsel, bijwoord, bijvoeglijk naamwoord

voorzetsel “about”

1. over
   Meld u aan om de vertalingen van voorbeeldzinnen en eentalige definities van elk woord te zien.

   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. rondom
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. verspreid over
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

bijwoord “about”

1. ongeveer
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. rondom (in alle richtingen)
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. her en der
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. heen en weer
   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. omgedraaid
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

bijvoeglijk naamwoord “about”

1. op pad
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. aanwezig
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. in de buurt
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. op het punt om (te beginnen)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.