om

Meaning

Prep

1. around, about
2. about, regarding

Adv

around, about

Etymology

Inherited from Old Frisian: umbe

In summary

From Old Frisian umbe, from Proto-Germanic *umbi, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂m̥bʰi.

Sentences

Hjir giet it om leafde en ivige trou.

This is about love and eternal loyalty.

It wetter rint der my fan om 'e tosken .

The water runs around my teeth.

It is gesellich om mei-inoar in miel klear te meitsjen.

It is cozy to prepare a meal together.

Syn ried te'n ein kloppe er oan om psychyske bystân.

At the end of his council, he knocked for psychological assistance.

Hy fielde him net by machte om it tij te kearen.

He felt powerless to turn the tide.

It soe wiken duorje om in massaal leger byinoar te bringen.

It would take weeks to assemble a massive army.