around
gb/ɚˈaʊnd/ us/ɚˈaʊnd/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 500
körülbelül, körül, nagyjából, itt-ott, ide-oda, mindenfelé, megfordul, hátrafordul, körülnéz, a közelben, itt van, jelen van
A2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[verb] around [number/place/time]
There were around 50 people at the party.
A bulin körülbelül ötvenen voltak.
The store is just around the corner.
Az üzlet mindjárt a sarkon túl van.
I’ll meet you around noon.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
There are around ten chairs in the room.
Körülbelül tíz szék van a szobában.
The park is around here.
A park itt van valahol a közelben.
We will meet around 3 p.m.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'around' with 'across' when talking about location.
Maana
approximately or roughly
Miunganiko ya maneno
around 5 o'clock
|around the corner
|around 20 people
Visawe
about (Interchangeable in most contexts when giving approximate numbers or times.)
Vinyume
exactly (Indicates a precise number or time, the opposite of approximate.)
Mada
daily life
|measurement
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Used to talk about something that is not exact but close to the real number, time, or place.
Used to indicate an approximate location, amount, time, or number.
A2
2
körül
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
around [someone/something]
We sat around the table for dinner.
Vacsorához az asztal körül ültünk.
A fence runs around the garden.
Kerítés húzódik a kert körül.
The children gathered around their teacher.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
We sit around the table.
Az asztal körül ülünk.
There is a wall around the house.
Fal van a ház körül.
People stand around the fire.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners use 'in' instead of 'around' when talking about being on all sides of something.
Maana
on all sides of
Miunganiko ya maneno
around the table
|around the fire
|around the city
Visawe
surrounding (More formal and less conversational than 'around'.)
Vinyume
through (Indicates movement from one side to the other rather than encircling.)
Mada
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In a position surrounding someone or something.
Located on every side of something or someone.
A2
3
There are many cafes around.
Mindenfelé vannak kávézók.
I looked around but couldn’t find my keys.
Körülnéztem, de nem találtam a kulcsaimat.
He travels around visiting friends.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
There are shops around.
Mindenfelé vannak boltok.
I walk around in the park.
Ide-oda sétálok a parkban.
We look around for a good place.
Maana
in different places nearby
Miunganiko ya maneno
look around
|travel around
|spread around
Visawe
about ('About' can sometimes replace 'around' in this sense, but 'around' is more common for physical movement in an area.)
Vinyume
together (Indicates being in one place rather than spread out.)
Mada
spatial
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
In many places in an area.
In multiple locations within a certain area; here and there.
A2
4
She turned around to see who called her name.
Megfordult, hogy lássa, ki szólította a nevén.
He looked around when he heard the noise.
Körülnézett, amikor meghallotta a zajt.
I spun around quickly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I turn around to see you.
Megfordulok, hogy lássalak.
He looks around when he hears a sound.
Körülnéz, amikor meghall egy hangot.
She turns around to talk to me.
Maana
in a circular direction or facing another way
Miunganiko ya maneno
turn around
|look around quickly
Visawe
about ('About' in 'turn about' is more formal or old-fashioned.)
Vinyume
forward (Indicates continuing in the same direction instead of turning.)
Mada
movement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To move your body or head to face another way.
To turn so as to face another direction or side.
B1
5
She’s been around for a long time in this industry.
Már régóta jelen van ebben az iparágban.
There aren’t many good bookstores around anymore.
Már nincs sok jó könyvesbolt a környéken.
Is John around today?
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He is not around today.
Ma nincs itt.
She has been around for many years.
Már sok éve jelen van.
Are you around now?
Maana
present in existence or nearby
Miunganiko ya maneno
still around
|been around for years
Visawe
present ('Present' is more formal and specific to attendance or existence.)
Vinyume
absent (Not present or available.)
Mada
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
Here now or existing in this time.
Existing, available, or present within an area or time period.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
around
IPA
GB/ɚˈaʊnd/
US/ɚˈaʊnd/
Silabi na mkazo
around (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (around)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: around
- Plural: arounds
Familia ya neno
Semi
come around
1/kˈʌm ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
change opinion, recover, or visit casually
To change your mind, wake up after being unconscious, or visit someone’s place.
Mifano
- He’ll come around once he hears the full story.
- She came around after fainting.
- Why don’t you come around later?
get around to [something]
1/ɡˈɛt ɚˈaʊnd tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
finally do something after delay
To finally do something you have been meaning to do for a while.
Mifano
- I still haven’t gotten around to fixing the car.
- She finally got around to replying to my email.
around the corner
1/ɚˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
idiom
Very close in space or time
Very close to happening or very close to you in distance.
Mifano
- My house is just around the corner.
- With summer around the corner, it's time to plan vacations.
around the corner
2/ɚˈaʊnd ðə kˈɔɹnɚ/
idiom
very near or soon to happen
Very close in space or time.
Mifano
- The bank is just around the corner.
- With summer around the corner, people are planning vacations.
fool around
1/fˈul ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
behave in a playful, unserious way
To act in a silly or playful way and not do serious work or tasks.
Mifano
- The kids were fooling around instead of studying.
- Stop fooling around and help me clean the kitchen.
- They fooled around for a few months before breaking up.
- They spent the afternoon fooling around in the park instead of studying.
mess around
1/mˈɛs ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb
informal
behave in a silly or idle way
To play and act silly and not do your real work or task.
Mifano
- Stop messing around and start working!
- Stop messing around and help me clean.
- They spent the afternoon just messing around in the park.
- We just messed around in the park all afternoon instead of studying.