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a magazine on/about something?

13:05 Sep 18, 2000
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Dutch term or phrase: a magazine on/about something?
A magazine on or about something? Or can it be used both?
Nathalie


Summary of answers provided
na +1On or about can often (but not always) be avoided such as:
jarry (X)
naboth can be used
Marijke Singer


  

Answers


22 mins peer agreement (net): +1
On or about can often (but not always) be avoided such as:


Explanation:
a computer magazine, a fashion magazine, etc.

jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 20:51
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 3855

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2 hrs
both can be used


Explanation:
Hi,

A magazine on housekeeping.
A magazine on cooking.
A magazine about technical issues.
A magazine about the product.

You can avoid on and about by using:
A magazine dealing with technical issues.

Good luck!


Marijke Singer
Spain
Local time: 20:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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