German word

zudem

Pronunciation

IPA/tsuˈdeːm/

Meaning

  • adverbalso

Example

Er ist pünktlich, zudem arbeitet er sehr effizient.

He is punctual and also works very efficiently.

Illustration for zudem (also)

More examples

Das Produkt ist günstig, zudem noch zuverlässig.

The product is inexpensive and, in addition, reliable.

Core concept

A first point is joined by a second point that adds weight to the same line of thought.

Common phrases

  • zudem noch

    in addition

  • zudem kann man sagen

    moreover, one can say

Similar words

auch: Shows that the same fact or quality applies elsewhere too.
außerdem: Adds another point or piece of information to what was stated.
ebenfalls: Shows that the same thing or condition applies in another case.

Definition in German

zudem verbindet zwei Aussagen, indem es die zweite als zusätzliche Information zur ersten kennzeichnet.

Word origin

Zudem is a lexicalized form of Middle High German ze dem, originally meaning 'to that', and its adverbial use developed from this phrase.

Usage tips

  • Zudem is a sentence adverb, so at the start of a main clause it is followed by the finite verb: 'Zudem arbeitet er effizient.'

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