Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases Flashcards
Never
Nie
Also
Auch
Very
Sehr
Good | Well
Gut
Note: Adverbs typically follow the conjugated verb in main clauses. However, there is flexibility in their placement, especially for longer adverbs or for emphasis. Adverbs can also be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis or stylistic reasons. When there are multiple adverbs, shorter ones often come before longer ones. Additionally, in subordinate clauses, the adverb usually comes at the beginning or end of the clause. Overall, while there are general tendencies, the placement of adverbs can vary based on context and emphasis.
Es schmeckt gut (It tastes good)
In this sentence, the adverb “gut” (good) follows the verb “schmeckt” and describes the quality of taste.
Der Mann spielt gut Gitarre (The man plays guitar well)
In this sentence, the adverb “gut” (well) follows the verb “spielt” (plays) and describes the quality of playing.
Der Mann spielt Gitarre gut (The man plays guitar well)
In this sentence, the adverb “gut” follows the noun “Gitarre” (guitar) and describes the quality of playing.”
Ich kann gut Gitarre spielen (I can play guitar well.)
“Gut” is placed before the verb “spielen” to modify how well the action of playing guitar is performed.
Er lernt gut Deutsch sprechen. (He learns to speak German well.)
“Gut” is positioned before the infinitive verb “sprechen” to describe how well the action of learning to speak German is performed.
Sie möchte gut tanzen können. (She wants to be able to dance well.)
“Gut” precedes the infinitive verb “tanzen” to specify the quality or proficiency desired in the action of dancing.
Wir müssen gut zuhören können. (We need to be able to listen well.)
“Gut” is placed before the infinitive verb “zuhören” to denote the desired proficiency in the action of listening.
Always
Immer
Often
Oft
Nearby
In der Nähe
Here
Hier
Really
Wirklich
Bad
Schlecht
Today
Heute
Now
Jetzt
Not
Nicht
Only
- I only speak German
Nur
- Ich spreche nur Deutsch
There
Dort
Why
Warum
Today
Heute
- Heute Morgen/Abend
When
- When do you have time
Wann
- Wann hast du Zeit
At the back, behind
Hinten
Exactly
Genau
Still / yet / more
Noch
Without
- I drink coffee without milk
Ohne
- Ich trinke Kaffee ohne Milch
Together
Zusammen
Separately
Getrennt
Schon
Already
Straight ahead
Geradeaus
Almost
Fast
After what / which
- What are you looking for?
Wonach
- Wonach suchst du?
Left
Links
Right (on the)
Rechts
Slowly
Langsam
So
So
Prefer
Lieber
Unfortunately
Leider
Tomorrow
Morgen
Adverb (definition of)
A word of phrase that modifies or qualifies and adjective or verb, other adverb or world group. Expresses a relation to time, place, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc….
I will see you tomorrow
Adverbs typically follow the conjugated verb in main clauses. However, there is flexibility in their placement, especially for longer adverbs or for emphasis. Adverbs can also be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis or stylistic reasons. When there are multiple adverbs, shorter ones often come before longer ones. Additionally, in subordinate clauses, the adverb usually comes at the beginning or end of the clause. Overall, while there are general tendencies, the placement of adverbs can vary based on context and emphasis.
Adverbial Phrases do not take a case, but the adverb is declined
In the following case, jeden tag is an adverbial phrase, which is declined based on the gender of tag (male). I.e.. it would be jades for neuter and nouns, and jede for female and plural nouns
- ich fahre jeden tag im park Fahrrad
Finally
Endlich
Again
Wieder
Soon
Bald
Next
Nächste
(Nächste can also be an adjective/determiner, but there are declension rules that have not been covered. Move on!)
Shortly
Gleich
Definitely
Ganz bestimmt
