zudem
additionally
In addition; besides what has already been mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Die Wohnung ist günstig und zudem sehr zentral gelegen.
The apartment is affordable and also very centrally located.
zudem
additionally
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Meanings
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Sentence structure
'Zudem' (additionally) can appear at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle field. When it appears at the beginning of a sentence, the finite verb follows directly afterward; a comma after 'zudem' (additionally) is normally not used there.
EXAMPLE
Zudem bietet das Hotel einen kostenlosen Fahrradverleih an.
Additionally, the hotel offers free bicycle rental.
Das Hotel bietet zudem einen kostenlosen Fahrradverleih an.
The hotel additionally offers free bicycle rental.
Written style
'Zudem' (additionally) is especially common in written and rather formal texts, for example in reports, applications, or factual arguments.
EXAMPLE
Zudem erfüllt der Vorschlag alle wichtigen Sicherheitsanforderungen.
Additionally, the proposal meets all important safety requirements.
Connecting with 'und'
'Zudem' (additionally) often follows directly after 'und' (and) to add another characteristic or piece of information. The additional information can be positive or negative.
EXAMPLE
Der Zug war völlig überfüllt und zudem eine halbe Stunde zu spät.
The train was completely overcrowded and, on top of that, half an hour late.
In real life
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