Etymology of the English word gerund
the English word
gerundderived from the Late Latin word
gerundium (gerund)
derived from the Latin word
gerere (to carry; bear, carry, wear)
Date
The earliest known usage of gerund in English dates from the 16th century.
Cognates
Dutch
gerundium, German
Gerundium, Norwegian
gerundium, Swedish
gerundiumUsage
Word found in Modern English
