ADVERB

außerdem/ˈaʊ̯sɐdeːm/besides; furthermore; moreover

außerdem is a German adverb that means besides, furthermore, or moreover. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sɐdeːm/.

Definitions

1.in addition; besides; used to introduce an extra point or argument(addition, connector)

a.adds further information to what has already been mentioned

Ich habe keine Zeit und außerdem keine Lust.—I have no time and, besides, no desire.

b.emphasizes an additional argument or reason

Außerdem ist es heute sehr kalt.—Besides, it is very cold today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "außerdem" mean in English?
"außerdem" means besides, furthermore, or moreover. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "außerdem"?
"außerdem" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sɐdeːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "außerdem"?
"außerdem" is a adverb in German.

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