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about in Finnish

about in Finnish is ympäri, ympärille, ympärillä — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.

about in Finnish

ympäri
adv
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around. [from before 1150]
ympärille
adv
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around. [from before 1150]
ympärillä
adv
On all sides, or in every or any direction from a point; around. [from before 1150]
siellä täällä
adv
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down. [from before 1150]
noin
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
suunnilleen
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
likimain
adv
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
lähellä
adv
Near; in the vicinity. [from ca. 1350–1470]
toiselle halssille
adv
(nautical) To the opposite tack: see go about. [from late 15th c.]
ympäri
adv
peräjälkeen
adv
(obsolete, or, rare) In succession, one after another. [from before 1150]
peräkanaa
adv
(obsolete, or, rare) In succession, one after another. [from before 1150]
peräkkäin
adv
(obsolete, or, rare) In succession, one after another. [from before 1150]
noin
prep
suunnilleen
prep
osapuilleen
prep
ympärillä
prep
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
-lla
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]
-ssa
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]
paikkeilla
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]
vaiheilla
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]
aikeissa
prep
lähellä
prep
vähällä
prep
-sta
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
olla kyse
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
olla kysymys
prep
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
hoitaa
prep
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
läheisyydessä
prep
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
lähellä
prep
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
vieressä
prep
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
-lla
prep
On one’s person; nearby the person. [from ca. 1350–1470]
mukana
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 Finnish

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "about" in Finnish?

"about" in Finnish is ympäri, ympärille, ympärillä. 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 Finnish, "about" is ympäri, ympärille, ympärillä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 26 translations listed for "about": ympäri, ympärille, ympärillä, siellä täällä, noin, suunnilleen.

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