gerundiy

Gerundiy is a linguistic term used to describe a non-finite verb form that functions as a noun in certain languages. It is related to the gerund concept, but its exact use and name vary across grammar traditions, particularly in Turkic-language descriptions and some Indo-European works.

Formation and form: A gerundiy is usually created by nominalizing a verb stem with a suffix or periphrastic construction. The resulting form names an action or state and can be modified by determiners or adjectives; it may bear case or number markings, depending on the language.

Functions: The primary role is as a noun within clauses, serving as subject, object, or complement. It can participate in noun phrases and with prepositions. Some languages differentiate gerundiy from related non-finite forms such as infinitives or participles.

Relation to other terms: The term is connected to gerund and gerundive in various grammars. In several traditions, gerundiy denotes a regional or language-specific nominalized verb, while in others it is treated as a general verbal noun equivalent. In practice, descriptions of gerundiy emphasize its noun-like syntactic properties and its role in forming verbs’ non-finite noun forms.