der/die Außerirdische
Translation
alien, extraterrestrial
Examples
Der Film handelt von einem Außerirdischen.
The movie is about an alien.
Glaubst du an Außerirdische?
Do you believe in aliens?
Grammar Patterns
to believe in sb./sth. to believe in sb./sth. Do you believe in aliens?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Alien, Weltraumwesen (space being); Antonyms: Mensch (human), Erdling (earthling).
Etymology
From 'außer' (outside of) + 'irdisch' (earthly), which comes from 'Erde' (Earth). Literally 'extra-terrestrial'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'außer' (outside) of the 'Erde' (Earth). An 'outside-of-Earth-an'.