about in Dutch
about in Dutch is rond, rond-, ongeveer — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
about in Dutch
rond
rond-
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]
ongeveer
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
bijna
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
vrijwel
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
dichtbij
Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
nabij
Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
in tegenovergestelde richting
To a reversed order, direction, or condition; half round; in (or to, or from) the opposite direction. [from ca. 1350–1470]
om-
To a reversed order, direction, or condition; half round; in (or to, or from) the opposite direction. [from ca. 1350–1470]
overstag
(nautical) To the opposite tack: see go about. [from late 15th c.]
afwisselend
(obsolete, or, rare) In succession, one after another. [from before 1150]
beurtelings
(obsolete, or, rare) In succession, one after another. [from before 1150]
ongeveer
omstreeks
omtrent
eromheen
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
om
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
rond
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
rondom
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
rond
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]
op het punt staan
over
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
in verband met
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
over
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
aangaande
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
betreffende
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
bij
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
in de buurt
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
omheen
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
bij
On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
in de buurt van
On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
What does "about" mean?
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prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
"The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
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prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
"Papers were scattered about the room."
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adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
"We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
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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 Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "about" in Dutch?
"about" in Dutch is rond, rond-, ongeveer. 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 Dutch, "about" is rond, rond-, ongeveer.
Are there other ways to say "about" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 26 translations listed for "about": rond, rond-, ongeveer, bijna, vrijwel, dichtbij.
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