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about (EN)
kihusishi, kihisi, sifa

kihusishi “about”

about
  1. kuhusu
    She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
  2. kuzunguka
    Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
  3. kote (katika sehemu mbalimbali za eneo)
    Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

kihisi “about”

about (more/most)
  1. takriban
    I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
  2. pande zote
    Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
  3. sehemu mbalimbali (ndani ya eneo)
    As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
  4. huku na kule
    The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
  5. ovyoovyo
    The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
  6. kugeuka (kutazama upande mwingine au kuzingatia kutoka mtazamo mwingine)
    Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

sifa “about”

msingi about, isiyopimika
  1. -enye shughuli (siyo kitandani wala nyumbani)
    After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
  2. -aonekana (ipo au inaonekana kwa sasa)
    Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
  3. karibu (au uwezekano wa kuwa katika eneo linalozunguka)
    The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
  4. karibuni (kutokea au tayari kuanza kufanya jambo hivi punde)
    She's about to start her piano lesson.