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supplementary
Serving as an addition or completion to something already existing; additional.
Ergänzend zu den schriftlichen Unterlagen gab es eine mündliche Präsentation.
In addition to the written documents, there was an oral presentation.
The word 'ergänzend' (supplementary) is the present participle of the verb 'ergänzen' (to add to / to supplement). It is derived from the adjective 'ganz' (whole) and means to make something complete. As a present participle, it can be used like an adjective or adverb.
Hier finden Sie ergänzende Materialien zum Kurs.
Here you will find supplementary materials for the course.
'Ergänzend' (in addition) very often appears at the beginning of a sentence in the fixed structure 'Ergänzend zu + dative' (in addition to + dative). After that, the verb of the main clause follows in position 2.
Ergänzend zu Ihrem Lebenslauf bitten wir Sie um ein Motivationsschreiben.
In addition to your CV, we ask you for a cover letter.
'Ergänzend' (supplementary) is often combined with nouns such as 'Informationen' (information), 'Angaben' (details), 'Hinweise' (notes / pointers), or 'Maßnahmen' (measures). It describes something that is added to things already present.
Der Sprecher machte noch einige ergänzende Bemerkungen.
The speaker made a few additional remarks.
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Zusätzlich generally means that more material or information is added. Ergänzend places greater emphasis on the addition completing or clarifying existing information. Use „zusätzlich“ for merely additional information; when it is specifically intended to fill a gap, use „ergänzend“.
Der Bericht enthält ergänzende Zahlen, die die Entwicklung genauer zeigen.
The report contains supplementary figures that show the development more precisely.
Der Bericht enthält zusätzliche Zahlen aus dem letzten Jahr.
The report contains additional figures from last year.
