about in Latin
about in Latin is circiter, futurus sum, iturus sum — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
about in Latin
circiter
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
circiter
futurus sum
iturus sum
de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
super
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
de
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
in
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
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."
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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.
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What is "about" in Latin?
"about" in Latin is circiter, futurus sum, iturus sum. 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 Latin, "about" is circiter, futurus sum, iturus sum.
Are there other ways to say "about" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "about": circiter, futurus sum, iturus sum, de, super, in.
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