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extra in German

extra in German is zusätzlich, besonders, extra- — extra means more than what is usual, expected, or included as standard; additional.

extra in German

zusätzlich

adj

(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.

besonders

adv

(informal) To an extraordinary degree.

extra-

prefix

Outside of, beyond.

außer-

prefix

Outside of, beyond.

What does "extra" mean?

adj More than what is usual, expected, or included as standard; additional.
"I packed an extra jumper in case the evening got cold."
adj Informal: over-the-top or dramatic in behaviour.
"Throwing a party for a goldfish's birthday is a bit extra, don't you think?"
noun A background performer in a film or TV scene who has no lines.
"The director needed fifty extras to fill the street for the market scene."
noun Something added on top of the standard price or offering.
"The car comes with air conditioning, but leather seats are an extra."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

extra in a sentence

I packed an extra jumper in case the evening got cold.
The hotel charges extra for breakfast.
Throwing a party for a goldfish's birthday is a bit extra, don't you think?
Why are you being so extra about a tiny spelling mistake?

Similar words in German

duplicate redundant spare special supplementary surplus

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "extra" in German?

"extra" in German is zusätzlich, besonders, extra-. extra means: More than what is usual, expected, or included as standard; additional.

How do you use "extra" in a sentence?

Example: "I packed an extra jumper in case the evening got cold." In German, "extra" is zusätzlich, besonders, extra-.

Are there other ways to say "extra" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "extra": zusätzlich, besonders, extra-, außer-.

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