folosind

Folosind is the gerund (present participle) of the Romanian verb a folosi, meaning to use or to employ. As a non-finite form, folosind expresses the means, instrument, or method by which an action is performed and often links clauses or modifies the main verb. It is invariable and does not change with gender or number, functioning similarly to the English word “using” or “by using.”

Usage and function: Folosind denotes instrument or means in a sentence, for example, “Folosind acest instrument, am terminat evaluarea.” It can also express concurrent action, as in “Folosind datele existente, cercetătorii au tras concluzii.” The form can appear at the beginning or in the middle of a clause. In more formal writing, the same idea can be conveyed with a subordinate clause or with phrases such as „prin utilizarea” or „utilizând,” which are often preferred for clarity or style.

Grammatical notes: Folosind is a non-finite form and does not carry person or tense by itself; the relation to the main verb is given by context. It should have a clear reference to the subject of the main clause, or the subject can be implicit. Misinterpretations arise when the antecedent is ambiguous or when the gerund is used to create overly long or convoluted sentences.

Synonyms and related forms: Utilizând is a near-synonym in technical or formal contexts. The noun form utilizarea means “the use,” as in „prin utilizarea acestor date” (through the use of these data). Together, these forms convey the concept of employing tools, methods, or information to achieve an outcome.