In German, adverbs (Adverbien) are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. Unlike English, German adverbs do not change form and there is no separate adverb form for most adjectives; many adverbs are identical to their corresponding adjective in the base form.
Adverbs can describe:
- Manner (wie?) – how something happens: schnell (quickly), langsam (slowly)
- Time (wann?) – when something happens: jetzt (now), heute (today), bald (soon)
- Place (wo?) – where something happens: hier (here), dort (there), überall (everywhere)
- Degree (wie sehr?) – to what extent: sehr (very), ziemlich (quite), kaum (hardly)
Adverbs typically follow the verb they modify, but their position can vary for emphasis or style.
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Table of Contents
- Frequency Adverbs
Frequency adverbs in German, including examples and information on word order to indicate how often actions occur.
- Manner Adverbs
Manner adverbs in German, which describe how an action is performed, including formation rules and examples.
- Degree Adverbs
Degree adverbs in German grammar, including their function, common examples, usage rules, and role in modifying verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
- Place Adverbs
German place adverbs, including examples and rules for expressing location and direction
- Time Adverbs
Time adverbs in German grammar, explaining how words that describe when actions happen, including examples and usage rules.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
