about (EN)

preposisjon, adverb, adjektiv

preposisjon “about”

1. om
   Registrer Dem for å se oversettelsene av eksempelsentene og enspråklige definisjoner av hvert ord.

   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. rundt
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. spredt over (eller: rundt omkring i)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

adverb “about”

1. omtrent
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. rundt omkring
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. forskjellige steder
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. omkring
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. uten mål og mening
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. snudd (eller: vendt)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

adjektiv “about”

1. oppegående
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. til stede
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. i nærheten
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. i ferd med (eller: står for)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.