About - translation, pronunciation and examples
about
concerning or around a subject
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When to use about
Мы поговорили о поездке после ужина.
Я знаю очень мало о астрономии.
about usage examples
Мы поговорили о поездке после ужина.
We talked about the trip after dinner.
Я знаю очень мало о астрономии.
I know very little about astronomy.
Similar words
Same as the headword; used for a topic or an approximate number.
More formal than about; used in official, written, or polite contexts.
Formal and slightly more serious than about; often used in written or official language.
Formal phrase used mainly in writing; similar to regarding, but longer and less common.
Formal phrase used in written or polite speech; close to regarding, but more phrase-like.
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about synonyms
What's the difference between about / regarding / concerning / in regard to / with regard to / with respect to
Same as the headword; used for a topic or an approximate number.
This book is about history.
Эта книга о истории.
More formal than about; used in official, written, or polite contexts.
Regarding your request, we will reply tomorrow.
Относительно вашего запроса мы ответим завтра.
Formal and slightly more serious than about; often used in written or official language.
There is a new report concerning climate change.
Есть новый доклад по поводу изменения климата.
Formal phrase used mainly in writing; similar to regarding, but longer and less common.
In regard to your letter, we have no changes.
В отношении вашего письма у нас нет изменений.
Formal phrase used in written or polite speech; close to regarding, but more phrase-like.
With regard to your plan, we agree.
Что касается вашего плана, мы согласны.
Formal and technical; often used in academic or legal contexts.
With respect to price, this model is cheaper.
Что касается цены, эта модель дешевле.
Often means a surface or a topic; in topics it is less general than about and can sound more specific.
We talked on politics.
Мы говорили о политике.
More old-fashioned or formal; often introduces a specific point or question.
As to your question, we need more time.
Что касается вашего вопроса, нам нужно больше времени.
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How to pronounce about and what this word means
about translation: о. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce about
/əˈbaʊt/
about translation
о
about examples
We talked about the trip after dinner.
about transcription
/əˈbaʊt/, /əˈbaʊt/
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Questions about this word
about meaning: what does it mean?
concerning or around a subject
about pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
about is pronounced as /əˈbaʊt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
about definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We talked about the trip after dinner. Translation: Мы поговорили о поездке после ужина.
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