Adverbial case

The adverbial case (abbreviated ADV) is a noun case in Abkhaz and Georgian with a function similar to that of the translative and essive cases in Finnic languages. It is also featured in the Udmurt.Pianinoze kargad ukravs ('He/she plays the piano well')Masc'avleblad mushaobs ('He works as a teacher')Inglisurad lap'arakobs ('(S)he speaks English')Usatuod shevecdebi biletebi vishovo mag p'iesis sanaxavad The adverbial case (abbreviated ADV) is a noun case in Abkhaz and Georgian with a function similar to that of the translative and essive cases in Finnic languages. It is also featured in the Udmurt. The term is sometimes used to refer to the ablative case of other languages. In Georgian, the adverbial case has several functions. Its most common usage is to derive adverbs from adjectives, like in English: The adverbial case suffix is -ad.