about (EN)

pang-ukol, pang-abay, pang-uri

pang-ukol “about”

1. tungkol sa
   Mag-sign up upang makita ang mga pagsasalin ng mga halimbawa ng pangungusap at mga monolinggwal na kahulugan ng bawat salita.

   She wrote a passionate essay about the importance of environmental conservation.
2. sa paligid ng
   Children ran about the maypole, their laughter filling the air.
3. nakakalat sa (kung saan-saan sa isang lugar)
   Toys were scattered about the room, making it hard to walk without stepping on one.

pang-abay “about”

1. humigit-kumulang
   I sold it for about the same price I originally bought it for.
2. sa lahat ng panig
   Curious kittens scampered about, exploring every nook and cranny.
3. sa iba't ibang lugar (sa loob ng isang lugar)
   As the result of the child's play, toys were scattered about.
4. palipat-lipat
   The children were running about in the garden, laughing and playing tag.
5. walang tiyak na gawain (gumagala o naglilibot nang walang layunin)
   The kids were running about in the garden with no particular game in mind.
6. nakaharap sa kabilang direksyon (o kaya'y isinasaalang-alang mula sa ibang pananaw)
   Hearing the noise, the soldier quickly turned about to face the unexpected sound.

pang-uri “about”

1. aktibo (hindi nakahiga o hindi nakakulong sa bahay)
   After a week in bed with the flu, Jenny was finally up and about again, visiting friends and running errands.
2. kapansin-pansin (o kasalukuyang umiiral)
   Rumors concerning the hidden treasure have been about for centuries, yet no one has found it.
3. malapit (o posibleng nasa paligid lamang)
   The cat is usually about at this time of day, napping in the sunny spots.
4. malapit nang mangyari (o handa nang simulan ang isang bagay sa lalong madaling panahon)
   She's about to start her piano lesson.