Adverbs of place tell us where something happens and help make descriptions more precise.
Common Place Adverbs
Common place adverbs are short and often come right after the verb or at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
| German Word(s) | English Word(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| hier | here | |
| dort | there | |
| überall | everywhere | |
| nirgends | nowhere | |
| draußen | outside | |
| drinnen | inside | |
| links | left | |
| rechts | right | |
| neben | next to |
Das Fahrrad steht(next to).
The bike is next to.
Usage
Place adverbs normally follow the verb they modify or the noun phrase when they function adverbially; they can also begin or end a sentence for emphasis or style.
Summary
Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025