extern
Translation
external, outside
Examples
Wir brauchen einen externen Berater.
We need an external consultant.
Die Daten sind auf einer externen Festplatte.
The data is on an external hard drive.
Grammar Patterns
external + Noun an external consultant
Similar Words
Synonym: äußerlich; Antonym: intern
Etymology
From Latin 'externus', meaning 'outward, external'. A direct cognate of 'external'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'ex-' often means 'out'. Think of 'exit' or 'exterior' to remember the meaning 'outside'.