In this lesson we learn how to use the gerund. In English, this verb form ends in “-ing”. For example: reading, going, and speaking. In Italian, the gerund doesn’t change as other verb forms do, and that helps us!
The gerund in Italian has only two endings: “-ando” and “-endo”. For example: mangiando, bevendo, and sentendo. This verb form doesn’t change based on gender or number.
It’s mostly used to talk about continuous tenses in the past, present, or future. When used in continuous tenses, we need to use the verb “stare” along with the gerund.
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Links Mentioned and Other Resources
CLICK HERE to listen to episode #52: Modal Verbs in Italian.
CLICK HERE to listen to episode #33: Reflexive Verbs in Italian.
CLICK HERE to get the Italian Verb Blueprint, a guide for conjugating all regular Italian verbs.
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