gerund
Significado: A verb form ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun in a sentence, such as 'swimming' in 'Swimming is excellent exercise.'
Gerunds are often confused with present participles, which also end in '-ing' but function as adjectives or form continuous tenses. The distinction matters because gerunds can serve as subjects, objects, and complements. Some verbs in English are followed exclusively by gerunds (e.g., 'enjoy,' 'avoid'), whilst others take infinitives, a pattern that learners must memorise.
Ejemplos
- In the sentence 'Reading broadens the mind,' the word 'reading' is a gerund acting as the subject. 在'Reading broadens the mind'这句话中,'reading'是充当主语的动名词。En la oración 'Reading broadens the mind', la palabra 'reading' es un gerundio que actúa como sujeto.「Reading broadens the mind.」という文で、「reading」は主語として機能する動名詞である。Reading broadens the mind.'라는 문장에서 'reading'은 주어로 기능하는 동명사이다.
- The teacher explained that a gerund looks like a verb but behaves like a noun. 老师解释说,动名词外形像动词,但行为像名词。La profesora explicó que un gerundio parece un verbo pero se comporta como un sustantivo.教師は、動名詞は動詞のように見えるが名詞のように振る舞うと説明した。교사는 동명사가 동사처럼 보이지만 명사처럼 기능한다고 설명했다.
- Certain verbs such as 'suggest' and 'recommend' are typically followed by a gerund rather than an infinitive. suggest'和'recommend'等某些动词后面通常跟动名词而非不定式。Ciertos verbos como 'suggest' y 'recommend' suelen ir seguidos de un gerundio en lugar de un infinitivo.「suggest」や「recommend」などの動詞は、不定詞ではなく動名詞を後に取るのが一般的である。suggest'나 'recommend' 같은 동사는 부정사가 아닌 동명사를 뒤에 취하는 것이 일반적이다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, education
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin gerundium, from gerundus (which is to be carried on), the gerundive form of gerere (to carry, to bear). The Latin grammatical term was adopted into English in the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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