Understanding Adverb Placement in Azerbaijani
Adverbs are special words that tell us more about a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. They help us understand how, when, where, or how often something happens. In Azerbaijani, just like in English, adverbs can be used in different places in a sentence, but there are some rules we need to follow.
Basic Rules for Adverb Placement
Important Points
- Adverbs of manner (how something happens) usually come after the verb.
- Adverbs of time (when something happens) can come at the beginning or the end of a sentence.
- Adverbs of place (where something happens) usually follow the verb or the object.
- Adverbs of frequency (how often something happens) usually come before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'.
These adverbs tell us how something is done. In Azerbaijani, they usually come after the verb.
Examples
- O, sürətlə qaçdı.
- Uşaq yavaş-yavaş danışır.
These adverbs tell us when something happens. They can be placed at the beginning or end of the sentence.
Examples
- Sabah, biz parka gedəcəyik.
- Biz parka gedəcəyik sabah.
These adverbs tell us where something happens. They usually follow the verb or the object.
Examples
- O, evdə oxuyur.
- Kitablar masanın üstündədir.
These adverbs tell us how often something happens. They usually come before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'.
Examples
- O, həmişə dərslərini vaxtında edir.
- Mən tez-tez kitab oxuyuram.