gerning

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English[edit]

Verb[edit]

gerning

  1. present participle and gerund of gern

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Etymology[edit]

Verbal noun to gøre (do, perform, execute), from Old Norse gerning, gørning, gjǫrning.

Noun[edit]

gerning c (singular definite gerningen, plural indefinite gerninger)

  1. act, action, deed
  2. business, calling

Usage notes[edit]

In compounds: gernings-, -gerning (-en, -er, -erne)

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