Adverb

ferner

furthermore, moreover, in addition

Er ist klug, ferner ist er auch fleißig.

He is smart; furthermore, he is also hardworking.

Ferner möchte ich auf ein Problem hinweisen.

Furthermore, I would like to point out a problem.

ferner + verb + subject ... furthermore ... Ferner is to be noted that...

Synonyms: außerdem, zudem, des Weiteren

The comparative form of the adjective 'fern' (far). The meaning evolved from 'further away' to 'furthermore'.

Connect it to 'fern' (far). You are going 'further' with your argument or list of points. It's a more formal version of 'also'.

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