To Sprauchle vs Sprauchling Infinitives & Gerunds

When and How to Use Each Expression?

Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!

To sprauchle (Infinitive)

Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to sprauchle" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action

Example

I want to sprauchle up the hill to test my endurance.

Sprauchling (Gerund)

Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "sprauchling" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.

Example

Sprauchling requires a lot of strength and balance.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To sprauchle (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To sprauchle is a unique way to challenge yourself.

  To sprauchle is a unique way to challenge yourself.

  • "*To sprauchle*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a unique way to challenge yourself).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to sprauchle beside her during the hike.

  She wants me to sprauchle beside her during the hike.

  • "Me *to sprauchle* beside her during the hike" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to sprauchle* beside her during the hike).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need sturdy shoes to sprauchle on rough terrain.

  I need sturdy shoes to sprauchle on rough terrain.

  • "*To sprauchle* on rough terrain" modifies the noun "shoes."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (sturdy shoes *to sprauchle* on rough terrain).

Sprauchling (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Sprauchling can be a fun way to improve your coordination.

  Sprauchling can be a fun way to improve your coordination.

  • "*Sprauchling*" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (can be) + noun phrase (a fun way to improve your coordination).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy sprauchling over obstacles in obstacle course races.

  I enjoy sprauchling over obstacles in obstacle course races.

  • "*Sprauchling* over obstacles in obstacle course races" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*sprauchling* over obstacles in obstacle course races).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a passion for sprauchling in challenging terrains.

  She has a passion for sprauchling in challenging terrains.

  • "For *sprauchling* in challenging terrains" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *sprauchling* in challenging terrains).

Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects

The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.

Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects

• plan
• hope
• want
• decide
• agree

Example

He plans to sprauchle up the mountain next week.

We hope to sprauchle through the forest on our camping trip.

They want to sprauchle across the desert for an adventure.

She decided to sprauchle along the rocky coastline.

They agreed to sprauchle up the steep slope together.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• enjoy
• recommend
• dislike
• avoid
• imagine

Example

He enjoys sprauchling through muddy trails in the rain.

They recommend regular sprauchling for improving balance and agility.

I dislike the idea of sprauchling on slippery surfaces.

She avoids sprauchling in crowded areas.

Can you imagine yourself sprauchling across narrow bridges?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

I like to sprauchle on challenging terrains. I like sprauchling over obstacles.

We started to sprauchle as part of our fitness routine. We started sprauchling for better balance.

He began to sprauchle up steep hills. He began sprauchling on uneven surfaces.