No. 14,742 in German
obendrein
"Obendrein" means "on top of that" or "into the bargain."
In a sentence
Er hat seinen Abschluss gemacht, obendrein mit Auszeichnung.
He graduated, on top of that with honors.
The word 'obendrein' is used as an adverb to add further information that emphasizes an additional positive detail.
Das Wetter war herrlich, obendrein war es völlig windstill.
The weather was wonderful; on top of that, it was completely calm.
Here, 'obendrein' introduces an additional beneficial aspect to the scenario, emphasizing the excellent conditions.
Sie backte mir einen Kuchen, obendrein brachte sie auch Blumen mit.
She baked me a cake; on top of that, she also brought flowers.
'Obendrein' is employed to highlight an extra kind gesture, reinforcing the narrator's appreciation.
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