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around preposition

  /əˈɹaʊnd/
  • Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
 um
  • Near; in the vicinity of.
 ungefähr, etwa
  • Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
 herum

around adverb

  /əˈɹaʊnd/
  • Nearly; approximately; about.
 ungefähr, rund
  • So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
  • So as to surround or be near.
  • Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.
 herum
  • From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
  • (with turn, spin, etc.) So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction.
 herum, um
  • From place to place.
 herum, umher

around adjective

  /əˈɹaʊnd/
  • (informal, with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.
 es gibt X noch
fuck around
herumalbern, herumblödeln, herumdahlen, herumkaspern, herumtrödeln, herumhuren
hang around
abhängen, herumhängen, rumhängen
turn around
umdrehen
beat around the bush
um den heißen Brei herumreden
all around
komplett, vollständig
come around
einlenken, zu sich kommen
the other way around
umgekehrt
fool around
herumalbern
around the clock
rund um die Uhr
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