gardening
Translation
gardening
Examples
Gardening is my favourite hobby.
Gardening is my favourite hobby.
I did some gardening this weekend.
I did some gardening this weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((gardening)) the activity of working in a garden Gardening is my favourite hobby.
((do some gardening)) to spend time working in a garden I did some gardening this weekend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horticulture, cultivation
Etymology
Formed from the verb 'to garden' plus the suffix '-ing', which creates a noun denoting an activity.
Memory Tips
The act of work-ing in a garden is garden-ing. The '-ing' ending often refers to an activity, like 'swimming' or 'running'.