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furthermore
A formal word used to add additional information or another argument; moreover, in addition.
Die Wohnung ist zentral gelegen und hell; ferner verfügt sie über einen Balkon.
The apartment is centrally located and bright; furthermore, it has a balcony.
also-rans
An idiom expressing that someone or something in a competition or selection is not among the winners or the top group, but only plays a subordinate role.
Zwei Kandidaten kamen in die engere Wahl, die anderen Bewerber wurden unter 'ferner liefen' verbucht.
Two candidates were shortlisted; the other applicants were filed under 'also-rans.'
'Ferner' (furthermore) is the old comparative form of 'fern' (far). This origin explains both meanings: 'außerdem' (furthermore; you move 'further' in the text) and 'ferner liefen' (also-rans; the participants who were 'further' back).
Das Hotel ist schön. Ferner liegt es direkt am Strand.
The hotel is beautiful. Furthermore, it is located right on the beach.
When 'ferner' (furthermore) stands at the beginning of a sentence, the verb follows in second position (inversion). So the sentence structure is: Ferner + verb + subject.
Die Frist wurde verlängert. Ferner wurden die Bedingungen angepasst.
The deadline was extended. Furthermore, the conditions were adjusted.
'Ferner' (furthermore) is a formal word and is used mainly in written language, in official speeches, or in academic texts to add arguments or information.
Der Angeklagte hat kein Alibi. Ferner wurde die Tatwaffe in seiner Wohnung gefunden.
The defendant has no alibi. Furthermore, the murder weapon was found in his apartment.
The expression 'ferner liefen' (also-rans) is a fixed idiom. It originally comes from reports on horse races and refers to all participants who did not achieve one of the top places.
Nur drei Firmen kamen in die Endrunde, der Rest war unter 'ferner liefen'.
Only three companies made it to the final round; the rest were among the also-rans.
also / besides
Außerdem and ferner can both add another point or argument. Außerdem is suitable in everyday language and neutral texts, while ferner is considerably more formal and is used mainly in written language. Ferner is therefore often suitable in official texts.
Im offiziellen Schreiben steht: „Ferner benötigen wir Ihre Adresse.“
The official letter states: “Furthermore, we require your address.”
In seiner Nachricht schreibt Paul: „Außerdem brauchen wir Ihre Adresse.“
In his message, Paul writes: “Also, we need your address.”
