sailing
Translation
sailing
Examples
I enjoy sailing on the weekend.
I enjoy sailing at the weekend.
The sailing was smooth today.
The sailing was smooth today.
Grammar Patterns
to go sailing to participate in the activity of sailing We go sailing every summer.
enjoy sailing to get pleasure from the activity of sailing I enjoy sailing at the weekend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boating, yachting, navigation
Etymology
From the verb 'to sail' + the '-ing' suffix, which forms a gerund (a noun representing an action).
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending turns the action 'to sail' into the name of the activity 'sailing'. Think of other sports like 'running' or 'swimming'.