German word

hinzu

Pronunciation

IPA/hɪnˈtsuː/

Meaning

  • adverbin addition

Example

Es kommt hinzu, dass die Maschinen alt sind.

In addition, the machines are old.

Illustration for hinzu (in addition)

More examples

Beim Umzug kommt häufig noch eine Transportgebühr hinzu.

When moving, a transport fee is often added.

Core concept

An addition joins what is already there and expands the overall picture.

Common phrases

  • Dazu kommt hinzu

    In addition to that

  • Es kommt noch hinzu

    It is also added

  • Bei der Rechnung kommt noch etwas hinzu

    Something else is added to the bill

Similar words

außerdem: Introduces another fact or reason alongside what was already mentioned.
dazu: Shows that something else happens in addition to an event.
noch: Indicates a further increase in degree or frequency.

Definition in German

zeigt an, dass etwas zusätzlich besteht oder zu etwas hinzukommt

Word origin

The adverb hinzu arose from the combination of hin and zu and retains a directional image that was extended to mean an added circumstance.

Usage tips

  • Hinzu kommt, dass ... is a common written pattern for introducing another point, while Es kommt hinzu, dass ... places the adverb after the verb.

Other meanings

  • alsoadverb
  • moreoveradverb

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