Example: Zusätzlich zu den Kosten müssen wir auch die Zeit berücksichtigen.
Definition
"Zusätzlich" is an adverb meaning 'in addition to' or 'besides,' used to indicate something extra or supplementary to what has already been mentioned. For example, in a sentence, it can highlight an additional factor or element that should be considered.
The German word "zusätzlich" comes from the prefix "zu-" meaning 'to' or 'towards' combined with "sätzlich," related to 'set' or 'placed.' It originally conveyed the idea of something being 'added on' or 'placed alongside.' Did you know that "zusätzlich" literally means 'added to' in a very direct way?
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"Zusätzlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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