What does the Latin suffix ing mean?

The Latin suffix *ing* is used to form the present participle of verbs, which can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. It is also used to form adjectives denoting possession or belonging, as well as adjectives denoting origin or source.

Examples:

* Present participle:

- _scribentis_ (of writing)

- _legens_ (reading)

- _laudantis_ (praising)

* Noun:

- _saliens_ (a dancer)

- _currens_ (a runner)

- _loquens_ (a speaker)

* Adjective:

- _scribens_ (writing)

- _legens_ (reading)

- _laudans_ (praising)

* Adjective denoting possession or belonging:

- _regis_ (of the king)

- _reginae_ (of the queen)

- _filiae_ (of the daughter)

* Adjective denoting origin or source:

- _Romanus_ (Roman)

- _Atheniensis_ (Athenian)

- _Corinthius_ (Corinthian)