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GERUNDS, INFINITIVES & PARTICIPLES

ENGLISH GERUND OR INFINITIVE?

1. Gerunds and Infinitives after Some Verbs with a Change in Meaning
Bazı fiiller, “gerund” ya da “infinitive” ile kullanıldığında anlam farkı oluşturur.
Aşağıdaki tabloda, gerund ya da infinitive ile kullanıldığında anlamı değişen fiiller yer almaktadır: Video 7.13
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.

Bir şey yapmış olmaktan dolayı üzüntü duymak / Bir şeyi yapacak olmaktan dolayı üzüntü duymak
özür dilemek
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.
Belirli bir durumun olma ihtimalinden dolayı endişe
Bir işin gerçekleşmesi olasılığından endişe duymak duymak (genellikle “dread to think / imagine”
dread şeklinde kullanılır)
I dread to think what would happen if there were
I dread hearing the results of my check-up tests.
a nuclear accident in Türkiye.
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 ara vermeden devam etmek Başka bir işi yapmaya başlamak
go on We cannot go on ignoring climate change because Once they have finished their data analysis, the
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.

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