Italian GCSE
Adverb formation
What Adverb formation means in Italian GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The suffix '-mente' is used in Italian to form adverbs from adjectives, functioning similarly to the '-ly' suffix in English.
Adverbs are often formed by adding '-mente' to the feminine singular adjective, so 'lento' becomes 'lentamente'.
Topics that use Adverb formation
- Adverbs (AQA GCSE)
- Using common patterns within Italian (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adjectival agreement
- Adjective agreement
- Adjective modification
- Antonyms and negation
- Comparisons and superlatives
- Diminutive suffixes
- Expressing nuance and affection
- Gender and number agreement
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