2006-07-25 21:35:54 · 11 answers · asked by samer 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
PRESENT GIRLFRIEND, and NOT current girlfriend
'current' (as an adjective) cannot be used to refer to a person : The conversation shifted onto what is current in football and cinema. Economists are satisfied with the current rate of growth.
'present' (as an adjective) is used to refer to people, stuations, things etc.: The present president of Germany is a woman. The present system has many drawbacks.
2006-07-25 22:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by asok c 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Either one works but ONLY if you're talking about her while referring to a time before she was your girlfriend (and that fact needs to be clarified) "my current/present girlfriend once dated Dodi Fayed" OR if you're planning to dump her or expecting to be dumped. "My current/present girlfriend is on Death Row, will you go to the prom with me?"
2006-07-26 09:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, If u really love her just call her your Girlfriend, if you have doubts I say call her your Current girlfriend.
2006-07-26 04:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should use either. They both imply that she is just a temporary girlfriend and you might not want to convey that message. "My girlfriend" is probably the best bet.
2006-07-26 04:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Craftypepper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is correct and precise just to say "My girlfriend". If it is a former girlfriend, then you can use the adjective "former" or "old".
2006-07-26 04:40:24 · answer #5 · answered by hellbent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about, my "soon to be ex-girlfriend" if she finds out what adjectives you're using to describe her?
2006-07-26 05:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesnt matter as long as she remains present/ current and not previous/past.
2006-07-26 04:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by Razor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either. Why would it truly matter?
The same idea is being relayed.
2006-07-26 04:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by NA A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just "my girlfriend" is good enough
2006-07-26 04:39:25 · answer #9 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both make you sound like a player.
Just say my lady.
2006-07-26 04:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by rainphys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋