When discussing complex topics like urban development and modern architecture, you often need to build on your arguments. Elaborative discourse markers allow you to add information smoothly. These markers typically appear at the beginning of a follow-up sentence to connect your ideas logically.
Osim toga (Furthermore / Besides that)
To add an additional point or a related action to your argument, use osim toga. It literally translates to "besides that" or "apart from that," and serves as a direct way to say "furthermore."
| The architect is building a new skyscraper. Furthermore, he is planning a residential complex. | Arhitekt gradi novi neboder. Osim toga, planira stambeni kompleks. |
| Skyscrapers in the center are tall. Furthermore, they are sustainable. | Neboderi u centru su visoki. Osim toga, oni su održivi. |
Štoviše (Moreover)
When you want to add a point that strengthens or emphasizes your previous statement—often introducing an impressive or slightly surprising detail—use štoviše (moreover).
| This project is sustainable. Moreover, it is very cheap. | Ovaj projekt je održiv. Štoviše, vrlo je jeftin. |
| This residential complex is modern. Moreover, it is very urban. | Ovaj stambeni kompleks je moderan. Štoviše, on je vrlo urban. |
Uz to (Additionally)
Another common marker for adding parallel information is uz to, which translates to "additionally" or literally "along with that." It is highly useful when listing requirements or simultaneous plans.
| The city needs new infrastructure. Additionally, we must build a bridge. | Grad treba novu infrastrukturu. Uz to, moramo izgraditi most. |
| The architects are looking at the infrastructure. Additionally, they are planning a new skyscraper. | Arhitekti gledaju infrastrukturu. Uz to, planiraju novi neboder. |
Combining Markers in Complex Sentences
While these elaborative markers frequently start brand-new sentences, they can also connect clauses within a single compound sentence. In these cases, they are often paired with the conjunction a (and/but) to maintain the flow of the argument.
| The project we are participating in is complex, and besides that, it is very expensive. | Projekt u kojem sudjelujemo je složen, a osim toga, jako je skup. |
