English–German
“external” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛkˈstɛʁn/
Example
Wir verbinden ein externes Laufwerk mit dem Computer.
We are connecting an external drive to the computer.
How to say “external” in German
“External” in German is extern.
A separate outer element interacts with an inner system without belonging to its internal structure.
Example sentences with extern
Bei Problemen wenden wir uns an externe Supportteams.
When there are problems, we contact external support teams.
Tips for using extern
- Extern is common in technical and institutional language, while außen or von außen often sounds more natural for physical location in everyday speech.