động danh từ
Definition
- Noun (Grammar):
- Gerund: A word that is derived from a verb but functions as a noun. In English, it is typically formed by adding "-ing" to the base form of a verb (e.g., "swimming," "reading"). It can serve as the subject, object, or complement in a sentence.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Swimming" là một động danh từ. ("Swimming" is a gerund.)
- Tôi thích đọc sách. (I enjoy reading books.)
- Chạy bộ rất tốt cho sức khỏe. (Jogging is very good for health.)
Advanced Usage
- Gerund Phrase: A phrase that begins with a gerund and includes modifiers or objects, functioning as a noun.
- Ăn sáng đúng giờ là quan trọng. (Eating breakfast on time is important.)
Variants and Related Words
- Danh động từ: This is another, more common Vietnamese term for "gerund." It is a direct synonym for "động danh từ."
- Trong câu này, "học" đóng vai trò danh động từ. (In this sentence, "học" functions as a gerund.)
Synonyms
- Verbal noun: A noun derived from a verb.
- -ing form (when used as a noun): The form of the verb ending in "-ing" that functions as a noun.
Related Grammatical Concepts
- Present Participle: While identical in form ("-ing"), a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a continuous verb tense, not as a noun. Contrast with the gerund.
- Cô ấy đang đọc, tôi thích đọc. (She is reading [present participle], I like reading [gerund].)
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(ngôn ngữ) Gerund
