extra
Translation
extra, additional, specially
Examples
Möchten Sie eine extra Portion Pommes?
Would you like an extra portion of fries?
Er ist extra für dich gekommen.
He came specially for you.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) extra, additional An extra portion, please.
((as an adverb)) specially, just for She cooked specially for us.
Similar Words
zusätzlich (additional), besonders (especially)
Etymology
From Latin 'extra' meaning 'outside'. It's a direct loanword used in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's identical to the English word 'extra' in both spelling and meaning, making it very easy to remember.