German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
ferner
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛɐ̯nɐ/
Meaning
- adverbalso
Example
Er spricht gut Englisch und ferner Deutsch.
He speaks English well and also speaks German.
More examples
Das Team diskutierte Kosten, Qualität und ferner Zeitplanung.
The team discussed costs, quality, and, furthermore, scheduling.
Core concept
A list or line of reasoning extends one step beyond the point already made.
Common phrases
und ferner
and furthermore
Similar words
außerdem: Adds another distinct point to an enumeration or line of reasoning.
zusätzlich: Indicates extra information or an added element.
zudem: Adds a supporting point alongside what has already been stated.
Definition in German
Einen weiteren Punkt in einer Aufzählung oder Argumentation markiert.
Word origin
Ferner is the comparative form of German fern, meaning "far" or "distant," and it developed an additional sense corresponding to "further" or "also."
Usage tips
- Ferner is more formal and written than everyday auch, so it often introduces an additional point in structured prose.
Other meanings
- fartheradverb
Opposites
- stattdesseninsteadadverb