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Question

Please compare these two sentences.

 

I like to have a chat with others.

I like having a chat with others.

 

how are they different in meaning?

Why in the first sentence the verb is simple and in the second one is continuous? Please explain. thanks a lot

Answer 1

The first one is infinitive form

and the second one is gerund.

Example:

I like to read books

خوشم میاد کتاب بخونم

I like reading books

کتاب خوانی رو دوست دارم/خوشم میاد

 

I like to shop

دوست دارم خرید کنم

 

I like shopping

خریداری/خرید رو دوست دارم