furthermore
das Item, die Items
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furthermore
An outdated adverb derived from Latin that means 'likewise,' 'similarly,' or 'furthermore.' It is used almost exclusively in formal, often legal or academic lists to introduce a new point.
Der Vertrag regelt erstens die Mietdauer, zweitens die Kaltmiete und item die Umlage der Nebenkosten.
The contract regulates, first, the rental period, second, the base rent, and furthermore the allocation of service charges.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Items |
| genitive | des Items |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Item | die Items |
| accusative | das Item | die Items |
| dative | dem Item | den Items |
| genitive | des Items | der Items |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Items |
| genitive | des Items |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Item | die Items |
| accusative | das Item | die Items |
| dative | dem Item | den Items |
| genitive | des Items | der Items |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is a well-known false friend. In German, 'item' (furthermore) is a very rare, outdated adverb meaning 'weiterhin' (furthermore) in lists, not the English word 'item' for an object or a point on a list.
Der Angeklagte muss die Gerichtskosten tragen, item eine Geldstrafe von 500 Euro zahlen.
The defendant must pay the court costs and furthermore pay a fine of 500 euros.
The word 'item' (furthermore) is highly outdated and today is used almost only in very formal, legal, or official texts. It does not occur in everyday speech.
In alten Urkunden findet man oft Aufzählungen, die mit „item“ einen neuen Punkt einleiten.
In old documents, you often find lists that introduce a new point with 'item' (furthermore).
'Item' (furthermore) typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause to mark another point in a list. It functions similarly to 'Erstens, zweitens, ...' (first, second, ...) or 'Ferner' (furthermore).
Zu den Pflichten des Mieters gehören: die pünktliche Zahlung der Miete, die Pflege der Wohnung, item die Einhaltung der Hausordnung.
The tenant's obligations include: paying the rent on time, taking care of the apartment, and furthermore complying with the house rules.
