Tagalog/Adverbs



Adverb is a word which adds to the meaning of a Verb, and tells us how a thing is done and when it is done, or where it is done; e.g.,


 * Bumalik si Maria Kahapon
 * Mary returned Yesterday
 * Natutulog nang Mahimbing si Pepeng
 * Pepeng is sleeping deeply
 * Umaaraw sa buong Mundo
 * The Sun shines Around the world

Types of Adverbs

 * 1. Pamaraan - The way the action is acted. Answers the question How?
 * Kumain si Delia nang matumal. - Delia ate slowly.
 * 2. Panlunan - The place where the action is acted. Answers the question Where?
 * Namasyal sila sa merkado. - They loitered/shopped in the market.
 * 3. Pananggi - A Negative response to a question.
 * Hindi, wala kaming pratiks ngayong araw. - No, we're not having a practice today.
 * 4. Pamanahon - The time when the action is acted. Answers the question When?
 * Umalis sila kahapon papuntang Boracay. - They left yesterday for Boracay.
 * 5. Panangayon - A Positive response to a question.
 * Oo, mayroong kaming handa para sa kanyang kaarawan. - Yes, we have a celebration for his birthday.
 * 6. Pang-agam - No assurance.
 * Baka nandoon siya sa plaza namamasyal. - Maybe, she's in the plaza loitering.