adverbprepositionpreposition

runt

around

Något som går i en cirkel eller omger något annat.

Runt has several common meanings:

Around: indicating movement or position surrounding something, or movement in various directions.
Approximately: indicating an estimated amount or time.
Round: the neuter form of the adjective rund , meaning circular or spherical.

As an adverb or preposition, runt often describes movement or position around something. In estimates, it means “approximately.”

As an adjective, it is the neuter singular form of rund : ett runt bord means “a round table.”

The forms are related to the idea of being round or encircling something.

omkring — “around” or “approximately”; often interchangeable with runt, though it can sound slightly more formal.
cirka — “approximately”; used for estimates, not physical movement.
fyrkantig — “square” or “rectangular”; a possible contrast to rund when describing a shape.

runt omkring — “all around” or “surrounding.”
gå runt — “walk around”; it can also mean “go around” or “be enough for everyone,” depending on context.
runt hörnet — “around the corner.”
runt fem — “around five,” referring to an approximate time or number.

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Vi går runt huset.preposition

We walk around the house.

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