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gerunds

/ˈdʒɛrəndz/

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noun

Gerundium, Verbalnomen

(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)

Examples :

"Understanding gerunds is important for mastering English grammar. "

Das Verständnis von Gerundien ist wichtig, um die englische Grammatik zu beherrschen.

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noun

Gerundium, Verbalnomen

(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

Examples :

"Studying gerunds in Russian grammar helps understand how actions become adverbs, describing how something is done. "

Das Studium von Verbalnomen in der russischen Grammatik hilft zu verstehen, wie Handlungen zu Adverbien werden, die beschreiben, wie etwas getan wird.

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