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about in Danish

about in Danish is omkring, cirka, næsten — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.

about in Danish

omkring
adv
omkring
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
cirka
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
næsten
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
omkreds
adv
(archaic) In circuit or circumference; circularly. [from ca. 1350–1470]
cirka
prep
ved
prep
omkring
prep
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
om
prep
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
rundt om
prep
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
omkring
prep
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
rundt om
prep
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
på vej til
prep
til
prep
om
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
angående
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
vedrørende
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
om
prep
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
prep
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
med
prep
On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]

What does "about" mean?

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
    "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
    "Papers were scattered about the room."
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
    "We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
  4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
    "He was about to leave when the phone rang."

about in a sentence

  • The documentary is about deep-sea creatures.
  • She asked him about his weekend.
  • Papers were scattered about the room.
  • We'll arrive at about six o'clock.

Similar words in Danish

Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "about" in Danish?

"about" in Danish is omkring, cirka, næsten. about means: Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.

How do you use "about" in a sentence?

Example: "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures." In Danish, "about" is omkring, cirka, næsten.

Are there other ways to say "about" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 13 translations listed for "about": omkring, cirka, næsten, omkreds, ved, om.

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