Adverb
obendrein
Pronunciation: /ˈʔoːbənˌdʁaɪ̯n/
besides, additionally, also
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Meanings
Adverb
- besides, additionally, also
Example sentence
Sie hatte sich verlaufen, und dann begann es obendrein auch noch zu regnen.
She had lost her way, and then on top of that it began to rain as well.
Usage
- und obendrein … — and on top of that …; adds another fact
- obendrein / außerdem — both can mean additionally; obendrein often adds emphasis
Das Zimmer war hell, ruhig und obendrein günstig.
The room was bright, quiet and inexpensive into the bargain.