Gerund

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Related terms 1.2 Translations

English

Noun

gerund

1. (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)

   Example: Walking is good exercise.

2. (grammar): In some languages, such as Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb.

   Example: Нельзя переходить улицу читая газету. (One shouldn't cross a street reading a newspaper.)

Related terms

• verbal noun

Translations

• French: gérondif m
• Italian: gerundio m