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about (EN)
predložka, príslovka, prídavné meno

predložka “about”

about
  1. o
    She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
  2. okolo
    Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
  3. po (rozptýlený po oblasti)
    Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

príslovka “about”

about (more/most)
  1. približne
    I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
  2. naokolo
    Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
  3. tu a tam
    As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
  4. chodiť (chodiť z miesta na miesto)
    The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
  5. potulovať sa
    The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
  6. otočený (otočený v opačnom smere)
    Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

prídavné meno “about”

základný tvar about, negradovateľný
  1. vonku (aktívny, nie doma)
    After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
  2. naokolí (viditeľný v okolí)
    Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
  3. v blízkosti
    The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
  4. chystajúci sa (chystajúci sa urobiť niečo veľmi skoro)
    She's about to start her piano lesson.