Understanding Slovenian Adverbs
Adverbs in Slovenian help us describe how something is done. They can tell us more about a verb, an adjective, or even another adverb. Just like in English, they often describe how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
Forming Adverbs from Adjectives
In Slovenian, many adverbs are formed by changing adjectives. This is similar to how in English we often add '-ly' to an adjective to make an adverb, like 'quick' to 'quickly'.
Important Points
- Most adjectives in Slovenian can be turned into adverbs by adding the suffix '-o'.
- If an adjective ends in '-en', the '-en' is replaced with '-no' to form the adverb.
Examples
- lep -> lepo (beautiful -> beautifully)
- hiter -> hitro (fast -> quickly)
- varen -> varno (safe -> safely)
Using Adverbs in Sentences
Adverbs can appear in different places in a sentence. They might come before or after the verb they describe. They can also be at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Examples
- Hitro teče. (He/She runs quickly.)
- Ona govori glasno. (She speaks loudly.)
- Pozorno posluša. (He/She listens carefully.)
Other Ways to Form Adverbs
Not all adverbs are made from adjectives. Some are unique words that don't change form, like 'danes' (today) or 'jutri' (tomorrow).
Examples
- Danes je sončno. (It is sunny today.)
- Jutri bo deževalo. (It will rain tomorrow.)
The best way to learn adverbs is to practice using them in sentences. Try making your own sentences and see how adverbs change the meaning.