Where does “-ing” come from?
-ing (Dutch) comes from Middle Dutch -inge, from Old Dutch -inga.
-ing (Dutch): Creates action nouns referring to the performance...
Definitions
- Creates action nouns referring to the performance...
Ancestry of “-ing”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle Dutch | -inge | — |
| 2 | Old Dutch | -inga | — |
Words derived from “-ing”