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about
01
ongeveer, ruim
used with a number to show that it is not exact
Example
The book costs about $ 15.
The meeting should start in about ten minutes.
There were about 20 people at the party.
Example
The playground is about, just behind the school building.
I 'm not sure where the store is, but it 's about here somewhere.
She gestured to the crowd standing about, inviting them to join the discussion.
03
eromheen, ongeveer
used to express the presence or existence of something in a general area or location
Example
With springtime about, allergies have been affecting many people in the town.
04
rond, omheen
used to refer to movement in different directions within an area or space
06
omheen, in een cirkel
used to indicate movement in rotation or in a circular pattern
Example
The windmill 's blades spin about continuously in the breeze.
The children ran about in circles, playing a game of chase.
07
rondhangen, overal
used to express being in a place without a specific purpose, often doing nothing in particular
08
bijna, ongeveer
used to indicate that something is nearly or almost complete or at a particular state
Example
The movie is about over, so we can leave in a few minutes.
After a long hike, we were about starved by the time we reached the cabin.
about
01
over, betreffende
used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing
Example
She gave a presentation about her research in marine biology.
She is writing a book about her adventures in Asia
I read an interesting article about health and fitness.
02
over, betreffende
used to indicate the fundamental focus, concern, or purpose of something
03
over, met betrekking tot
used to describe a characteristic, quality, or nature of a person or thing
04
over, betreffende
used to show the reason for someone's feelings, actions, or opinions
Example
They ’re worried about the storm.
She ’s excited about the trip.
She 's still angry about the error in my work.
05
rond, over
used to indicate a general sense of movement without specifying a precise path or direction
Example
The birds were flying about the park.
He looked about the room, searching for his keys.
She wandered about the park, enjoying the sunny afternoon.
06
in, omheen
used to express the presence or location of something in various parts of a particular area
08
omheen, rondom
used to mean that a person or thing is surrounding or encircling something or someone on every side
09
over, betreffende
used to indicate that someone or something is doing or dealing with something
01
actief, in beweging
moving or being active from place to place, especially after a period of inactivity
Voorbeeld
The book costs about $15.
The meeting should start in about ten minutes.
There were about 20 people at the party.
It'll take about 30 minutes to get there by car.
He's been working here for about three years.
