wondering
Translation
wondering, questioning, pondering
Examples
I was wondering if you could help me.
I was wondering if you could help me.
She was wondering what to do next.
She was wondering what to do next.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is wondering ((if/whether/what...)) (sb.) is thinking about (if/whether/what...) I'm wondering what to buy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: questioning, pondering, considering
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to wonder'. The '-ing' suffix indicates a continuous action or state.
Memory Tips
Often used to make a request more polite: 'I was wondering if you could...' It softens the question.