This is the 338th most frequent Dutch word.
bovendien
"Moreover" or "in addition."
In this sentence, 'bovendien' is used to add an additional piece of information to the already provided statement, marking it as an extra concern.
Het regent vandaag, en bovendien is het erg koud.
It is raining today, and moreover, it is very cold.
'Bovendien' here emphasizes an additional positive characteristic, reinforcing the complimentary description.
Ze is niet alleen intelligent, maar bovendien ook erg vriendelijk.
She is not only intelligent but also very kind.
The use of 'bovendien' highlights an extra issue about the subject’s actions, presenting another negative point.