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Theadverbial case (abbreviatedADV) is anoun case inAbkhaz andGeorgian with a function similar to that of thetranslative andessive cases inFinnic languages.[1][2] It is also featured inUdmurt.
The term is sometimes used to refer to theablative case of other languages.
In Georgian, the adverbial case has several functions. Its most common usage is to derive adverbs from adjectives, like inEnglish:
Pianinoze kargad ukravs ("He/she plays the pianowell")
The adverbial case suffix is -ad.
The adverbial case can also act as the essive case:
Masc'avleblad mushaobs ("He worksas a teacher")
The adverbial case also used in stating the name of a language:
Inglisurad lap'arakobs ("(S)he speaks English")Germanulad gadatargmna ("(S)he translated it to German")
With the passive future participle insa-, the adverbial case often forms purposive or infinitival-like constructions:
Usatuod shevecdebi biletebi vishovo mag p'iesissanaxavad("Without a doubt I will try to get ticketsto see this play.")[3]