English–German
“what's more” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌoːbn̩ˈdʁaɪ̯n/
Example
Sie ist klug und obendrein sehr freundlich.
She is smart and, what's more, very friendly.
How to say “what's more” in German
“What's more” in German is obendrein.
A statement receives one more layer, making the added point feel especially weighty or unexpected.
Example sentences with obendrein
Die Lieferung kam pünktlich; obendrein war der Preis niedriger als erwartet.
The delivery arrived on time; on top of that, the price was lower than expected.
Tips for using obendrein
- Obendrein is more emphatic than neutral außerdem and often highlights an additional point that strengthens or worsens the situation.