Words used either with the Infinitive or Gerund
Language Guide German + Dictionary for iPhone and iPod-Touch (made by ego4u)
Words with a different meaning
| Word | Infinitive meaning | Gerund meaning |
|---|---|---|
|
forget / remember |
with regard to the future Remember to switch off the lights. |
with regard to the past Do you remember switching off the lights? |
|
go on |
start something new Go on to read. |
continue with the same action Go on reading. |
|
regret |
with regard to the future I regret to say that. |
with regard to the past I regret saying that. |
|
stop |
interrupt another action I stopped to smoke. |
terminate I stopped smoking. |
|
try |
do something complicated Try to solve this riddle. |
do it and see what happens Try talking to him. |
Changed: 10th Dec 2010 19:34
URL: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/infinitive-gerund/wordlist?42
