Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

außerdem

Translation (Übersetzung) besides, moreover, furthermore, additionally
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈaʊ̯sɐdeːm]
A2
Adverb
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Tags (Tags)
adverb A2 connector common
"Außerdem" is a common German adverb used to add information or arguments. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma. It is a single word, not to be confused with the separable verb prefix "aus-" plus "dem". It is a fixed expression meaning "in addition" or "besides that".

außerdem - German Adverb - außerdem Meaning - außerdem Translation - außerdem Adverb Examples

außerdem is a German Adverb

Learn außerdem meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. außerdem is classified as an Adverb in German grammar.

außerdem Examples (Beispiele) in English

außerdem examples with English translations. See how to use außerdem in sentences. außerdem example sentences in English below.

Ich lerne Deutsch. Außerdem lerne ich Spanisch.
I am learning German. Besides, I am learning Spanish.
Adding another activity.
Das Restaurant ist teuer. Außerdem ist es immer voll.
The restaurant is expensive. Moreover, it is always full.
Listing drawbacks.
Er ist intelligent und außerdem sehr hilfsbereit.
He is intelligent and also very helpful.
Adding positive qualities.
Wir müssen einkaufen. Außerdem müssen wir noch tanken.
We have to go shopping. Additionally, we have to refuel.
Listing tasks.
Das Buch ist spannend. Außerdem hat es schöne Illustrationen.
The book is exciting. Furthermore, it has beautiful illustrations.
Adding descriptive details.

außerdem — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for außerdem — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich gehe außerdem ins Kino.
    Außerdem gehe ich ins Kino.
    "Außerdem" typically introduces a new clause and is placed at the beginning, followed by a comma and verb-second word order.
  • Er ist klug, außerdem er ist freundlich.
    Er ist klug, außerdem ist er freundlich.
    After "außerdem", the verb must come immediately (verb-second in main clause), not the subject.
  • Außerdem, ich mag Pizza.
    Außerdem mag ich Pizza.
    No comma directly after "außerdem" when it starts the sentence; the comma comes after the introductory element if needed for clause separation.

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außerdem Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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außerdem Collocations (Kollokationen)

außerdem collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn außerdem word combinations and how to use außerdem with other words naturally.

und außerdem
and besides
High frequency
aber außerdem
but moreover
Medium frequency
außerdem noch
in addition, also
Medium frequency
außerdem gibt es
besides, there is
High frequency
außerdem möchte ich
furthermore, I would like
Medium frequency

außerdem Synonyms (Synonyme)

außerdem synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for außerdem and expand your German vocabulary. Learn außerdem similar words and their usage.

zusätzlich
Meaning: additionally
High similarity
ferner
Meaning: furthermore
High similarity
des Weiteren
Meaning: furthermore
High similarity
überdies
Meaning: moreover
High similarity
auch
Meaning: also
Medium similarity

außerdem Antonyms (Antonyme)

außerdem antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to außerdem. Discover außerdem opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

jedoch
Meaning: however
andererseits
Meaning: on the other hand
trotzdem
Meaning: nevertheless

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außerdem Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

außerdem semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to außerdem. Explore außerdem related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn außerdem contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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