putting

word · lemma: put

/ˈpətɪŋ/, /ˈpʊtɪŋ/
PUH-ding, PUUT-ding
/ˈpʊtɪŋ/
PUUT-ing

Definition

'Putting' is the present participle of 'put'. It means to place something in a particular position, or the act of doing so.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in continuous tenses ('I am putting the book down') and in phrases like 'putting effort into'. Not used for permanent placement—more about the action than the final state. Don't confuse with 'putt' (golf term).

Spanish: poniendo - colocandoPortuguese (BR): colocando - pondoPortuguese (PT): colocando - pondoChinese (Simplified): 放置 - 摆放Chinese (Traditional): 放置 - 擺放Hindi: रखते हुए - डालते हुएArabic: يضع - يضعونBengali: রাখা (বর্তমান কাল) - স্থাপন করা (কার্য চলমান অবস্থায়)Russian: ставить - кластьJapanese: 置いている - 置くこと（進行中）Vietnamese: đang đặt - đang đểKorean: 놓고 있는 - 두고 있는Turkish: koymak (şimdiki zaman) - yerleştirmek (devam eden eylem)Urdu: رکھنا (حالت جاریہ)Indonesian: sedang meletakkan - sedang menaruh

Example Sentences

She is putting her keys on the table.

basic

The teacher is putting the books on the shelf.

basic

Thanks for putting up with my questions.

natural

Are you putting the baby to bed now?

natural

I am putting my coat away for the summer.

basic

He's putting a lot of effort into his work lately.

natural