German word

extra

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛkstra/

Meaning

  • adverbespecially

Example

Das ist extra teuer.

That is especially expensive.

Illustration for extra (especially)

More examples

Für das Upgrade musste ich extra bezahlen.

I had to pay extra for the upgrade.

Core concept

Something given an added edge, degree, or place beyond the usual.

Common phrases

  • extra bezahlen

    pay extra

  • extra verlangen

    charge extra

Similar words

besonders: To a notably high degree compared with what is usual.
sehr: To a fairly or markedly high degree.
eigens: For a specific purpose or person, deliberately and specially.
zusätzlich: In addition to what is already present or available.

Definition in German

Etwas als besonders oder zusätzlich hervorhebt.

Word origin

The adverb is a borrowing based on Latin extra, 'outside' or 'beyond', whose meaning broadened in German to include emphasis and addition.

Usage tips

  • English 'especially' often matches extra, but extra can also mean 'additionally', so context determines whether emphasis or addition is intended.

Other meanings

  • speciallyadverb
  • additionallyadverb

Opposites

  • umsonstfor freeadverb
  • standardmäßigby defaultadverb

Related words

  • Extrakostenextra costsnoun
  • Extrarundeextra roundnoun

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