Faciendum

Faciendum is the neuter accusative singular of the Latin gerundive derived from the verb facere (to do, make). In Latin grammar, the gerundive functions as an adjective formed from the verb, and faciendum specifically means “that which is to be done” or, in impersonal constructions, simply “to be done.” The neuter accusative form faciendum is commonly used as the subject of impersonal verbs such as est, creating expressions like hoc faciendum est.

Grammatical notes and related forms include faciendus (masculine nominative), facienda (feminine nominative), and faciendi (genitive), faciendo (dative/ablative in some usages), and faciendum (accusative). The genitive faciendi, in particular, is used to express “of doing” as a verbal noun, as in pars faciendi “the part of doing” or res faciendi “things to be done.” The gerundive thus provides both a descriptive adjective and a verbal noun function.

Usage and meaning:

- Faciendum est appears as an impersonal construction meaning “it must be done” or “that is to be done.” Examples: Hoc faciendum est; This must be done.

- Faciendum can occur as a nominal phrase, translating to “the thing to be done” when used with demonstratives or articles, as in hoc faciendum or res faciendi.

- The phrase is common in classical Latin and continues to appear in ecclesiastical and scholarly Latin, especially in discussions of obligation, necessity, or tasks and projects.

See also:

- Gerundive

- Facere

- Latin grammar: gerunds and gerundives