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Adverbs

Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner can be formed from a verb, by putting the modifying verb in the simple past, or from an adjective or noun, by using the locative or instrumental declension.

Using the Simple Past as an Adverb

An adverbial phrase may be constructed using two verbs together, with the adverbial verb coming first and in the simple past form.
Examples:
“Inni jabeesse hojjate” — “He worked hard” [lit. “He made strong worked”]
“Isheen laaffifte dubbatte” — “She spoke softly” [lit. “She made soft spoke”]
“Ani daafe nan deema” — “I will hurriedly go” [lit. “I hurried will go”]

Using the Instrumental Case as an Adverb

Nouns have several cases they can take, including the subject (nominative) and direct object (accusative)

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