in addition / furthermore
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in addition
Used to add additional information or another aspect to something already said. Synonyms are außerdem (also), ferner (furthermore), or zudem (moreover).
Das Hotel war sehr sauber und das Personal freundlich; darüber hinaus war die Lage direkt am Strand perfekt.
The hotel was very clean and the staff friendly; in addition, the location right on the beach was perfect.
The word is made up of 'darüber' (over that/about that) and 'hinaus' (beyond) and literally means 'beyond that'. The recommended and most common spelling is as two words: 'darüber hinaus' (in addition/furthermore).
Er hat seine Aufgaben erledigt und darüber hinaus noch dem Kollegen geholfen.
He completed his tasks and, in addition, helped his colleague.
When 'darüber hinaus' (in addition/furthermore) stands at the beginning of a sentence (position 1), the verb follows in position 2. This is called inversion.
Die Wohnung ist schön. Darüber hinaus ist die Miete sehr günstig.
The apartment is beautiful. In addition, the rent is very affordable.
'Darüber hinaus' (in addition/furthermore) is mainly used in written language or in formal speeches to connect arguments or information. It sounds more formal than 'außerdem' (also/in addition).
Die Studie belegt die Wirksamkeit der Methode. Darüber hinaus zeigt sie mögliche Risiken auf.
The study proves the effectiveness of the method. Furthermore, it points out possible risks.
furthermore
Both ferner and darüber hinaus add another point. Ferner sounds more formal and is especially suited to a structured list. Darüber hinaus is more neutral and generally emphasizes that another aspect is also important.
Der Bericht nennt die hohen Kosten und stellt darüber hinaus die lange Bauzeit fest.
The report mentions the high costs and, in addition, notes the long construction time.
Der Bericht nennt die hohen Kosten und stellt ferner die lange Bauzeit fest.
The report mentions the high costs and furthermore notes the long construction time.
