extern
Translation
external, outside
Examples
Wir brauchen einen externen Berater.
We need an external consultant.
Die externe Festplatte ist voll.
The external hard drive is full.
Der externe Einfluss war groß.
The external influence was great.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (as an adjective modifying a noun) An external employee is helping us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: äußerlich, auswärtig; Antonyms: intern, innerlich
Etymology
From Latin 'externus' (outward, external). The prefix 'ex-' means 'out'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'external' or 'exit'. The 'ex-' part means 'out', so something 'extern' is on the outside.