In English, the gerund is formed by stem + '-ing', e.g. working, sleeping, eating. This form is used in a variety of grammar constructions.
In Dutch, the gerund is formed by:
infinitive + d
It is, however, only used as an adjective or adverb.
Used as an adjective, it sometimes gets an additional -e.
| een werkend stel
| a working couple
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| vertrouwend op
| trusting in
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| een lopende rekening
| a current account
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| zingende mensen
| singing people
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