Tagalog/Adverbs

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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.