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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.
'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 / even
'auch' and 'ferner' can both add something. 'auch' is the normal everyday word and fits in almost any simple sentence. 'ferner' likewise means that another point is being added, but it sounds much more formal. It is used more in texts, presentations, or reports when naming further information or arguments. In conversation, people usually say 'auch' or 'außerdem', not 'ferner'.
Der Bericht nennt ferner mehrere Gründe für die hohen Kosten.
The report furthermore names several reasons for the high costs.
Am Montag habe ich im Kurs auch neue Wörter gelernt.
On Monday, I also learned new words in the course.