adverb
das Adverb, die Adverbien
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adverb
A part of speech that provides additional information about a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or an entire sentence. Adverbs can indicate, for example, place, time, manner, or reason.
Das Adverb „dort“ gibt an, an welchem Ort etwas geschieht.
The adverb „dort“ (there) indicates the place where something happens.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Adverbien |
| genitive | des Adverbs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Adverb | die Adverbien die Adverben |
| accusative | das Adverb | die Adverbien die Adverben |
| dative | dem Adverb | den Adverbien den Adverben |
| genitive | des Adverbs | der Adverbien der Adverben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
An adverb can appear at the beginning of a sentence. The finite verb then comes directly in second position, while the subject comes afterward.
Das Adverb „morgen“ steht am Satzanfang: Morgen beginnt der Kurs.
The adverb „morgen“ (tomorrow) appears at the beginning of the sentence: Tomorrow the course begins.
Das Adverb „dort“ steht am Satzanfang: Dort wartet schon der Bus.
The adverb „dort“ (there) appears at the beginning of the sentence: The bus is already waiting there.
In grammar exercises, „das Adverb“ (the adverb) often appears together with verbs such as „bestimmen“ (identify), „erkennen“ (recognize), or „markieren“ (mark). The task is to examine what information the adverb provides in the sentence.
Die Lernenden sollen das Adverb im zweiten Satz bestimmen.
The learners are supposed to identify the adverb in the second sentence.
Markiere das Adverb, das den Zeitpunkt der Handlung angibt.
Mark the adverb that indicates the time of the action.
„Das Adverb“ (the adverb) is mainly a technical grammatical term. In lessons and descriptions of language, a specific word is often quoted to explain its function in the sentence.
Das Adverb „gestern“ bezeichnet in diesem Satz einen Zeitpunkt.
The adverb „gestern“ (yesterday) indicates a point in time in this sentence.
An dem Adverb „hier“ kann man die Ortsangabe erkennen.
The adverb „hier“ (here) shows the indication of place.
