gardening
Translation
gardening
Examples
Gardening is my favourite hobby.
Gardening is my favorite 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 favorite 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 '-ing' form turns the noun 'garden' into an activity. Think of other hobbies like paint-ing or cook-ing.