I have noticed that many Japanese put the adverb after the verb. Could anyone tell me why?
Should you say nicely done or done nicely?
Many similar examples: thinly slice, or slice thinly?
In everyday usage, it seems that the adjective or adverb is used before the noun or verb.
Therefore, nicely done. "Nicely" is telling HOW it is done, and "thinly slice" is telling HOW it is sliced
But wait!
Adverbs of manner (mostly formed by adding -ly to the adjective) are usually placed after the verb and after the object, respectively.
Examples:
1. Slice the bread thinly, please.
2. She is singing (that song) beautifully.
If an adverb of manner modifies a past participle, the adverb is placed before the verb.
Examples:
1. She is always well-dressed.
2. This job has been nicely done.
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