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
as an adjective before a noun We need an external consultant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: äußerlich, auswärtig; Antonyms: intern
Etymology
From Latin 'externus' (outward, external), from 'exter' (on the outside).
Memory Tips
Connect 'extern' with 'external'. The 'ex-' prefix points to something being 'outside' or separate.