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GERUNDS, INFINITIVES & PARTICIPLES

GERUND OR INFINITIVE?

1. Gerunds and Infinitives after Some Verbs with a Change in Meaning
Video 7.13
Bazı fiiller, “gerund” ya da “infinitive” ile kullanıldığında anlam farkı oluşturur.
Verbs Followed by Gerund or Infinitive with a Change in Meaning
Verbs Gerund To Infinitive

Genel bir korku Belli bir durumda yaşanan korku
be afraid Many people are afraid of speaking in front of large The students seemed to be afraid to ask
crowds, as they worry about being judged by the questions during the lecture, but the professor
audience. encouraged active participation.
Birşey yapmaktan dolayı üzüntü duymak / özür Gerçekleşmiş bir durumu duymaktan ya da
dilemek söylemekten üzüntü duymak
be sorry
Employees were sorry for missing the project As the team leader, I am sorry to inform you that
deadline and therefore apologised to their manager. your proposal has not been approved.
Gerçekleşmiş bir olayı unutmak Yapılması gereken bir işi unutmak
forget I will never forget watching the sunset together on The couple started cooking and then noticed they
that beautiful evening at the beach. had forgotten to buy the main ingredient.
Bir işi yapmaya devam etmek Başka bir işi yapmaya başlamak
Once they have finished their data analysis, the
go on We cannot go on ignoring climate change because
it will eventually have negative effects on our planet. participants will go on to present their research
findings.
Anlamına gelmek Niyetinde olmak
mean Having a busy schedule like hers means planning Even if the cook does not mean to overpower the
every minute of the day. flavours, excessive spice use might do so.
Önermek Niyetinde olmak
propose My friends proposed having a picnic in the park Where does the city council propose to build the
today, but I think it might rain. new community centre?
Pişman olmak Bir şeyden dolayı üzgün olmak
regret We did not regret starting our own business, even I regret to say that the museum will be closed for
though it was challenging at first. repairs during your visit next week.
Gerçekleşmiş bir olayı hatırlamak Yapılması gereken bir işi hatırlamak
remember Loreen remembers travelling to the mountains Employees should remember to submit their
every summer during her childhood. monthly reports to the manager.
Yapmakta olduğumuz işe başka bir işi yapmak için
Bir işi tamamen ya da bir süreliğine bırakmak
ara vermek
stop
You need to stop worrying about things that are On our journey to the beach, we stopped to buy
beyond your control. some sunscreen and snacks.
İşe yarayıp yaramayacağını görmek için denemek Bir şey yapmaya çalışmak, çabalamak
try To fix a dripping tap, you can try tightening the Parents often try to teach their kids good manners
pipe connections. and values from an early age.

People often remember learning to ride a bike as a significant milestone in their childhood.
Before heading on a road trip, remember to check if your car has enough fuel.
Riding a motorcycle means being cautious to reduce the risk of accidents.
No one meant to hurt anyone’s feelings, but the comment was seen as insensitive and thoughtless.

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