Temporaladverb Glossary of terms

Temporaladverbien are words that modify verbs by indicating the time or frequency of an action.

Additional Information

  • Translations: temporal adverb, adverb of time
  • Related concepts: Zeitadverb, Frequenzadverb, Daueradverb, Zeitangabe

Detailed Explanation

Temporal adverbs in German can express various aspects of time, such as frequency, duration, specific moment, or sequence of events. They are used to place actions in the past, present, or future, and can appear in different positions within the sentence, although they are generally placed near the verb they modify.

Usage examples of "Temporaladverb"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Gestern habe ich einen Film gesehen.The adverb 'gestern' (yesterday) indicates when the action of watching the movie occurred.
  2. Wir gehen oft ins Kino.The adverb 'oft' (often) expresses the frequency with which the action of going to the cinema is performed.
  3. Bald werden wir nach Deutschland reisen.The adverb 'bald' (soon) places the action of traveling in the near future.
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