German word

überdies

Pronunciation

IPA/yːbɐˈdiːs/

Meaning

  • adverbbesides

Example

Das Buch ist informativ, überdies leicht zu lesen.

The book is informative; besides, it is easy to read.

Illustration for überdies (besides)

More examples

Der Bericht ist detailliert und überdies enthält er praktische Beispiele.

The report is detailed and furthermore contains practical examples.

Core concept

A further point is placed on top of what has already been said.

Common phrases

  • überdies von Vorteil

    additionally advantageous

  • überdies häufig erwähnt

    additionally frequently mentioned

Similar words

außerdem: Adds another point to what has already been said, common in everyday speech.
zudem: Adds further information to what has already been stated, often in written language.

Definition in German

überdies ist ein Adverb, das zu dem bereits Gesagten noch etwas hinzufügt.

Word origin

Überdies goes back to Middle High German überdiez, formed from über, meaning 'over', and dies, meaning 'this'.

Usage tips

  • Überdies is more formal and less conversational than außerdem, which is usually more natural in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • furthermoreadverb

Opposites

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