ADJECTIVE
extern/ˌɛksˈtɛʁn/external; outside; extramural
extern is a German adjective that means external, outside, or extramural. It is pronounced /ˌɛksˈtɛʁn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "externer" and "externsten".
Definitions
1.located or coming from outside (something); external(general)
a.situated or acting from outside an organization, institution, or system
Die Firma hat einen externen Berater engagiert.—The company hired an external consultant.
2.not belonging to the internal staff or system; coming from outside(education, employment)
a.not enrolled as a regular member, especially at a school; external candidate
Als externer Teilnehmer durfte er an der Prüfung teilnehmen.—As an external participant, he was allowed to take the exam.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | extern |
|---|---|
| Comparative | externer |
| Superlative | externsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "extern" mean in English?
- "extern" means external, outside, or extramural. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "extern"?
- "extern" is pronounced /ˌɛksˈtɛʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "extern"?
- The comparative of "extern" is "externer" and the superlative is "externsten".
- What part of speech is "extern"?
- "extern" is a adjective in German.
