Etymology
The word "brung" is a non-standard form of the past tense of the verb "bring." It is most commonly used in informal speech, particularly in certain regional dialects.
Meaning
"Brung" means "to have transported or delivered something from one place to another." It is equivalent in meaning to the standard past tense form "brought."
Origin
The non-standard form "brung" has its origins in the Old English language. In Old English, the past tense of "bring" was "brōhte." This form was pronounced as [brɔːxtə], with the ending "-te" pronounced as a separate syllable.
Over time, the pronunciation of "-te" in the past tense of verbs gradually weakened and was eventually lost. This resulted in the emergence of non-standard forms like "brung," in which the past tense is indicated only by the change in the vowel sound.
The use of "brung" as a non-standard past tense form became widespread in certain regional dialects, particularly in the American South and Midwest. It is still commonly used in informal speech in these regions today.
Standard Usage
In formal written and spoken English, the standard past tense form of "bring" is "brought." The use of "brung" is generally considered non-standard and should be avoided in formal contexts.
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