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gerund

/ˈdʒɛrənd/ /ˈdʒɛrʌnd/
noun
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 isim-fiil countable

Definition (English)

The -ing form of a verb when it functions as a noun in the sentence.

Example Sentences

  1. In "Reading is fun", the word "reading" is a gerund.
    "Reading is fun" cümlesinde "reading" kelimesi bir isim-fiildir.
  2. After certain verbs like "enjoy", you must use a gerund.
    "Enjoy" gibi belirli fiillerden sonra isim-fiil kullanmalısınız.

Collocations

use the gerundgerund as subjectgerund after prepositiongerund or infinitivegerund phrasecommon gerunds

Related Words

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