Obendrein
Translation
on top of that, moreover, in addition, besides
Examples
Das Auto ist alt und verbraucht obendrein viel Benzin.
The car is old and, on top of that, uses a lot of gas.
Er kam zu spät und war obendrein unhöflich.
He came late and was rude on top of that.
Grammar Patterns
((clause)) obendrein ... on top of that ... He was tired and, on top of that, hungry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: außerdem, zudem, darüber hinaus
Etymology
Composed of 'oben' (on top, above) and 'drein' (an old form of 'darin', meaning 'therein'). Literally 'on top in there'.
Memory Tips
Think of adding something 'on top' ('oben') of an already existing situation, often something negative or surprising.