extern
Translation
external, outside
Examples
Wir brauchen externe Hilfe.
We need external help.
Die externe Festplatte ist voll.
The external hard drive is full.
Das ist nur ein externer Faktor.
That is only an external factor.
Grammar Patterns
extern + Noun external ~ An external consultant was hired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: äußerlich, außen; Antonym: intern
Etymology
From Latin 'externus' meaning 'outward, external'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'external'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to 'external'. Think of an 'EXit' to the outside world.