Gerundium

See also: gerundium

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gerundium.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Gerundium n (strong, genitive Gerundiums, plural Gerundien or Gerundia)

  1. gerund
    Synonym: (rare) Vertretungswort

Usage notes

  • In German grammar there is usually no strict distinction between Infinitiv and Gerundium, the latter term being fairly seldom used. The German gerund is often considered a nominalised use of the infinitive. This tendency is also seen with regard to other languages, though not those where a clear formal distinction between both forms exists (like English or Latin).

Declension

Declension of Gerundium [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Gerundium die Gerundien, Gerundia
genitive eines des Gerundiums der Gerundien, Gerundia
dative einem dem Gerundium den Gerundien, Gerundia
accusative ein das Gerundium die Gerundien, Gerundia
  • In old sources declined like the Latin etymon.

Synonyms

  • Infinitiv, substantivierter Infinitiv (in some languages)

Hypernyms

Further reading

  • “Gerundium” in Duden online
  • “Gerundium” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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