Chapter 3: Grammar
Adverbs are used to modify a verb, adjective, and other adverbs. Adverbs can tell a lot of information by providing how and the degree to which an action is done. In English, the adverb is generally marked by -ly such as in the word normally. Below are some adverbs that are used in Creole.
Byin good/well/very
Jolimen very / really
Asé enough
Tro too much
Besides adverbs, Creole, like English, has many adverbial phrases. Adverbial phrases are a group of two or more words that can function as an adverb.
toujou always/still
jolimen byin very good
The placement of the adverb is very flexible and fluid in Louisiana Creole, but it generally follows the main verb.
Li parl toujou He always speaks
Li té fé asé She did enough
In terms of modification of the adjective. The adverb is placed before the adjective.
Li té byin joli She was very pretty
To tro kiriyé You are too curious
Mo asé gran I am tall enough
| Creole | English |
|---|---|
| Byin | Good / Well / Very |
| Jolimen | Very / Really |
| Asé | Enough |
| Tro | Too much |
| Toujou | Always / Still |