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
Derived from the Latin word 'externus', meaning 'outward' or 'external'. It shares the same root as the English 'external'.
Memory Tips
This word is a near-perfect cognate with 'external'. If you know the English word, you know the German one. Just remember the German pronunciation.