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In German, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, telling you how, when, where, or to what degree something happens. Unlike English, German adjectives and adverbs often share the same form — there is no -ly suffix equivalent. This lesson covers adverb types, formation, placement, and the important comparison forms of adverbs.
In German, most adjectives can function as adverbs without any change in form:
| Adjective Use | Adverb Use |
|---|---|
| Er ist schnell. (He is fast.) | Er läuft schnell. (He runs fast/quickly.) |
| Die Musik ist laut. (The music is loud.) | Sie spielt laut. (She plays loudly.) |
| Das Essen ist gut. (The food is good.) | Er kocht gut. (He cooks well.) |
| Sie ist schön. (She is beautiful.) | Sie singt schön. (She sings beautifully.) |
There is no -ly ending in German. The word schnell means both "fast" (adjective) and "quickly" (adverb). Context tells you which role it plays.
These describe how an action is performed:
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