German Conversation · Level 19
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German word
außerdem
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯sɐˌdeːm/
Meaning
- adverbbesides
Example
Ich habe kein Geld und außerdem keine Zeit.
I have no money and no time either.
More examples
Er hat das Buch gelesen und außerdem Notizen gemacht.
He read the book and, in addition, took notes.
Core concept
An additional point is set beside the points already stated.
Common phrases
außerdem ein Problem
also a problem
außerdem wichtig
also important
Similar words
auch: Shows that the same applies to another person or thing.
zudem: Adds another point or reason to the information already given.
zusätzlich: Indicates that something is added to the original amount or set of elements.
darüber hinaus: Introduces a further point beyond what has already been stated.
Definition in German
Es wird zu dem, was schon gesagt wurde, noch etwas hinzugefügt; zusätzlich.
Word origin
Außerdem developed from the phrase außer dem, meaning 'besides that', as the dative form dem became part of a fixed adverb.
Usage tips
- When außerdem starts a main clause, the finite verb follows it before the subject, as in 'Außerdem habe ich keine Zeit.'
Other meanings
- alsoadverb
- moreoveradverb
- in additionadverb
Opposites
- nurjustadverb
- stattdessenin its placeadverb