Fornendo

Fornendo is the present participle (gerundio presente) of the Italian verb fornire, meaning to provide or supply. The verb fornire belongs to the group of regular -ire verbs with a stem that takes -isc- in the present tense (io fornisco, tu fornisci, lui/lei fornisce, noi forneiamo, voi forn ite, loro forniscono). The gerundium fornendo is used to express actions that occur concurrently with another verb or to describe a manner in which something is done.

Etymology and related terms: fornire derives from the Latin origins that gave rise to many Romance equivalents of “to supply.” It is cognate with the French fournir. Related nouns include fornitura (supply) and fornitore (supplier).

Usage and grammar: The gerundio presente, fornendo, is used with auxiliary or auxiliary-like expressions to indicate ongoing action, or to link clauses in a manner similar to the English providing or while providing. Examples: Sto fornendo i dati richiesti. (I am providing the requested data.) Fornendo risorse e formazione, l’organizzazione ha migliorato le prestazioni. The gerund is less common as a noun form and should not be confused with the past participle fornit o, or with noun forms like fornitura and fornitore.

Notes: In standard Italian, gerunds are used to connect actions or indicate the method of an action, but overuse can reduce clarity. Prefer finite verb forms when possible, and use the gerundio to emphasize simultaneity or manner. See also fornire (to provide), fornitura (supply), fornitore (supplier).