HOW TO USE ADVERBS IN VIETNAMESE

In English, adverbs are formed by adding “-ly” at the end of adjectives (i.e., quick -> quickly).

But it is different in Vietnamese. Let’s figure out how to use Vietnamese adverbs for daily conversations. 

VERB + ADVERBS

You can add an adverb behind the verb to indicate a state or a level of an action. 

Note: An adverb of frequency such as “usually”, “sometimes”, “never”, etc is placed in front of the verb. 

For example: 

ADJECTIVE + ADVERB

You can add an adverb behind or in front the adjective to indicate a level of characteristics. 

For example:

For example: 

NOTE || Many adjectives and adverbs in Vietnamese are one same word. For example:

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

Let’s have a look at some adverbs of frequency in Vietnamese, to help improve your vocabulary knowledge:

ADVERBS OF DEGREE

ADVERBS OF CERTAINTY

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