How to Say "Moreover" in German

außerdem

[ˈaʊ̯sɐdeːm]

The English phrase 'moreover' is translated into German as außerdem. Wiktionary also lists überdies.

Meaning: in addition to what has been said (adv)

Ways to say it

“moreover” in German
German	IPA
außerdem	[ˈaʊ̯sɐdeːm] (narrow) [aʊ̯sɐˈdeːm] (narrow)
überdies	/yːbɐˈdiːs/

Both außerdem and überdies are used to mean 'in addition to what has been said'.

While both words express addition, überdies carries a slightly more emphatic or literary tone than außerdem.

When außerdem starts a clause, it occupies position 1, which means the conjugated verb must follow immediately in position 2.

The preposition außer is used in the common German idiom außer sich sein, which means to be beside oneself with anger or joy.
The word außerdem is a 'univerbation', meaning it was formed by fusing the preposition außer and the pronoun dem into a single word.
The word außer shares a linguistic root with the English word 'out', reflecting the idea of being 'outside' of a list.

Außerdem kann ich fliegen.
Moreover, I can fly.
This sentence shows how to use außerdem to add a new ability.
Tatoeba #10485232 by Yorwba, translation #3210934 by Dreamk33
Die Tasche war groß und überdies schwer.
The bag was big, and moreover, it was heavy.
This sentence demonstrates the use of überdies to add a second quality to an object.
Tatoeba #1956527 by Tamy, translation #45534 by rul
Er ist schlau und außerdem gutaussehend.
He is clever, and moreover, he is handsome.
This sentence shows how to use außerdem to add a positive trait to a person.
Tatoeba #10266648 by neco, translation #304611 by rul
Das Projekt war ein großer Erfolg. Darüber hinaus hat es positive Auswirkungen auf die Gemeinschaft gehabt.
The project was a great success. Moreover, it had positive impacts on the community.
Er spricht mehrere Sprachen fließend. Zudem hat er ausgezeichnete zwischenkulturelle Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
He speaks multiple languages fluently. Moreover, he possesses excellent intercultural communication skills.
Das Konzert gestern war großartig. Außerdem habe ich einige alte Freunde wiedergesehen.
The concert last night was fantastic. Moreover/Besides, I met some old friends.
Die Reise war nicht nur schön, sondern auch sehr interessant. Dazu kommt noch, dass wir tolle Leute kennengelernt haben.
The trip was not only beautiful but also very interesting. Moreover, we met some amazing people.
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Hannah and Lukas are discussing a new apartment.

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