German word

extrem

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛkˈstʁeːm/

Meaning

  • adverbextremely

Example

Das ist extrem wichtig für mich.

This is extremely important to me.

Illustration for extrem (extremely)

More examples

Der Kurs ist extrem teuer.

The course is extremely expensive.

Core concept

A scale needle pushed to its farthest limit marks a degree far beyond the ordinary range.

Common phrases

  • extrem wichtig

    extremely important

  • extrem teuer

    extremely expensive

Similar words

sehr: Strongly indicates a degree or amount.
total: A colloquial intensifier for strong feelings or judgments.
wirklich: Emphasizes the truth or factual reality of a statement.
ziemlich: Indicates a fairly high degree.

Definition in German

in sehr hohem Grad; als Steigerungswort zu Adjektiven oder Partizipien verwendet

Word origin

German extrem ultimately comes from Latin extremus, the superlative of exterus, meaning outer or farthest out.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, extrem stays unchanged before the adjective or participle it intensifies, as in extrem wichtig.

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