extra
/ˈɛks.tʁa/
The English phrase "extra" is translated into German as extra.
In German, extra is an adjective meaning beyond what is due or usual. Relatedly, the word besonders can be used as an adverb to mean "to an extraordinary degree."
Meaning: beyond what is due, usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
While extra can function as an adjective meaning "additional", if you wish to use an adverb meaning "especially" or "particularly", German speakers often prefer the word besonders.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adverb meaning "additionally" or "more", the word extra does not take any endings.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɛks.tʁa/.
Did you know?
- In German, extra can mean 'separately'. For example, if you want your dressing on the side of a salad, you ask for it extra.
- Even though extra looks like an English word, its heavy presence in German is actually a result of borrowing from Latin rather than a direct loan from modern English.
- Unlike English, where 'extra' can be a noun referring to a background actor in a movie, German uses different terminology for that role.
Examples in context
- Übergepäck kostet viel extra.Excess baggage costs a lot extra.This sentence shows how to use extra regarding costs.Tatoeba #4325707 by Esperantostern, translation #10104707 by sundown
- Die Batterien muss man extra bezahlen.You need to pay extra for the batteries.This sentence demonstrates using extra for additional payments.Tatoeba #656431 by Manfredo, translation #480055 by CM
- Wir werden zehn Dollar extra brauchen.We'll need an extra ten dollars.This sentence shows the use of extra with a specific amount.Tatoeba #1287714 by Espi, translation #249462 by CN
- Ich möchte bitte zusätzliches Gemüse zum Hauptgericht.I would like extra vegetables with the main course, please.
- Die zusätzliche Dekoration ist in diesem Fall überflüssig.The additional decoration is unnecessary in this case.
- Kannst du bitte extra Käse auf meine Pizza legen?Could you please put extra cheese on my pizza?
- Gibt es noch mehr Kaffee?Is there any more coffee?
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are ordering food at a restaurant.
- MaximilianMöchtest du auch Käse extra auf deinem Burger?Would you like extra cheese on your burger too?
- SarahJa, bitte. Kostet das extra?Yes, please. Does that cost extra?
- MaximilianJa, das kostet einen Euro extra.Yes, that costs an extra euro.
- SarahDas ist okay, ich nehme den Käse.That's okay, I'll take the cheese.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry extra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries extra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
