Significado
Adding further information.
Contexto cultural
In Russian schools, students are taught to avoid starting sentences with 'И' (And). 'Кроме того' is the standard 'grown-up' replacement used to make writing sound more sophisticated. When negotiating with Russian partners, using 'кроме того' to list benefits shows that you have a structured proposal. It conveys seriousness and preparation. The phrase was heavily used in official Soviet documents to create a sense of exhaustive detail. Today, it can sometimes sound a bit 'official' if overused in casual talk. On Russian social media (VK, Telegram), 'кроме того' is often used in long-form posts to break up text and signal a new point, similar to how English speakers use 'Also,' at the start of a paragraph.
The Comma Rule
If you forget the comma after 'Кроме того' at the start of a sentence, a Russian teacher will always mark it as an error. It's a 'vvodnoe slovo'!
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you will sound like a robot. Mix it up with 'также' or 'ещё'.
Significado
Adding further information.
The Comma Rule
If you forget the comma after 'Кроме того' at the start of a sentence, a Russian teacher will always mark it as an error. It's a 'vvodnoe slovo'!
Don't Overuse
If you use it in every sentence, you will sound like a robot. Mix it up with 'также' or 'ещё'.
The 'Slight Pause'
When speaking, make a tiny pause after saying 'Кроме того' to let the listener know a new point is coming. It adds dramatic effect.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to add information.
Этот ресторан очень популярный. ________, там очень вкусно.
We are adding a second positive fact about the restaurant, so 'Кроме того' (besides that) is correct.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Choose the correct option:
Introductory phrases in Russian must be followed by a comma.
Complete the dialogue logically.
— Почему ты не купил эту машину? — Она слишком дорогая. ________, она мне не нравится.
The speaker is giving a second reason for not buying the car.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosЭтот ресторан очень популярный. ________, там очень вкусно.
We are adding a second positive fact about the restaurant, so 'Кроме того' (besides that) is correct.
Choose the correct option:
Introductory phrases in Russian must be followed by a comma.
— Почему ты не купил эту машину? — Она слишком дорогая. ________, она мне не нравится.
The speaker is giving a second reason for not buying the car.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common to start a sentence with it to connect to the previous one. Just remember the comma!
'Кроме того' is more abstract and common as a connector. 'Кроме этого' is used when referring to a specific physical object mentioned before.
It is neutral-formal. You can use it with your boss or in an essay, but it might be a bit heavy for a quick text to a best friend.
In Russian, the '-ого' and '-его' endings for adjectives and pronouns are always pronounced with a 'v' sound instead of 'g'.
No, it is a connector that introduces new information, so it must come before the information it introduces.
It's similar to 'also,' but 'also' (также) usually sits inside the sentence, while 'кроме того' usually starts it.
Yes! Use this when you want to follow it with a whole clause with a verb. Example: 'Кроме того, что он поет, он еще и танцует.'
Constantly. It is one of the most frequent phrases in Russian journalism.
No, it is a fixed expression and never changes.
The most casual version is simply 'а ещё' (and also).
Frases relacionadas
более того
builds onmoreover / even more so
к тому же
synonymbesides / also
помимо этого
synonymaside from this
вдобавок
similarin addition / to boot
вместе с тем
contrastat the same time / however
