No. 4,531 in Dutch
daarenboven
"Daarenboven" means "moreover" or "in addition" in English.
In a sentence
Daarenboven is het weer vandaag buitengewoon goed.
Moreover, the weather today is extraordinarily good.
Here, 'daarenboven' is used as a formal introductory adverb meaning 'moreover', adding another point to the statement.
Hij heeft zijn deadlines gehaald; daarenboven heeft hij ook extra projecten afgerond.
He met his deadlines; moreover, he also completed extra projects.
In this sentence, 'daarenboven' connects two statements to emphasize the additional positive achievement.
Het eten was heerlijk en daarenboven was de bediening uitstekend.
The food was delicious and moreover, the service was excellent.
Here, 'daarenboven' highlights an additional commendable aspect, complementing the first statement.
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