Breakdown of Der Supermarkt liefert außerdem Getränke bis an die Tür.
die Tür
the door
an
to
der Supermarkt
the supermarket
bis
up to
Questions & Answers about Der Supermarkt liefert außerdem Getränke bis an die Tür.
What does the word "außerdem" do here, and where can it go?
It’s a sentence adverb meaning “in addition/besides,” linking this statement to something previously mentioned. In main clauses, the finite verb must be in position 2 (the V2 rule). You can place außerdem either:
- at the start: Außerdem liefert der Supermarkt Getränke bis an die Tür.
- in the middle field after the verb: Der Supermarkt liefert außerdem Getränke bis an die Tür.
You cannot put it between subject and finite verb, so not: Der Supermarkt außerdem liefert … (wrong).
Can I use "auch" instead of "außerdem"?
Often, yes, but with a nuance:
- außerdem is a sentence-level connector (“what’s more, in addition”) and sounds a bit more formal/logical.
- auch is a focusing adverb (“also, too”) and usually appears near the element it adds: Der Supermarkt liefert auch Getränke bis an die Tür.
Both are fine; außerdem stresses the addition of a whole statement, while auch highlights the added item.
Why is it "bis an die Tür" and not "bis zur Tür"? Are both correct?