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extern

external

Meaning of extern

coming from outside

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German/ɛksˈtɛʁn/
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What's the difference between extern / äußerlich / außenstehend / fremd / intern / innerlich

🇩🇪German
extern

external — coming from outside

B1Often
Ä
🇩🇪German
äußerlich

Means ‘external’ in the sense of outward appearance or something on the outside, not necessarily ‘coming from outside.’

B1Often

Äußerlich wirkte das Gebäude modern, innen war es aber alt.

Снаружи здание выглядело современным, но внутри было старым.

A
🇩🇪German
außenstehend

Describes a person who is not part of a group or situation, i.e. an outsider.

B1Often

Als außenstehende Person konnte ich den Streit nicht beurteilen.

Как посторонний человек я не мог оценить спор.

F
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fremd

Means ‘foreign,’ ‘strange,’ or ‘unfamiliar’; stronger and broader than simple ‘external.’

B1Very Often

In einer fremden Stadt fühlt man sich am Anfang oft unsicher.

В чужом городе вначале часто чувствуешь себя неуверенно.

I
🇩🇪German
intern

The opposite of ‘external’: internal, inside an organization or system.

B1Very Often

Die internen Informationen sind nur für die Mitarbeiter bestimmt.

Внутренняя информация предназначена только для сотрудников.

I
🇩🇪German
innerlich

Means ‘inner’ in the sense of feelings, state of mind, or character, not an outside source.

B1Often

Sie war innerlich sehr ruhig, obwohl es draußen laut war.

Она внутренне была очень спокойна, хотя снаружи было шумно.

I
🇩🇪German
inhouse

A business term meaning ‘within the company’ or ‘done internally by the company itself.’

B1Rarely

Die Firma bietet das Training inhouse an.

Компания проводит обучение внутри фирмы.

Ä
🇩🇪German
äußere

Usually refers to the outer side or external aspect; often used as a noun phrase or adjective form.

B1Often

Die äußere Schicht schützt das Material vor Feuchtigkeit.

Внешний слой защищает материал от влаги.

A
🇩🇪German
außen

Means ‘outside’ or ‘on the outside’; it is mainly an adverb, not an adjective.

B1Very Often

Die Tür öffnet sich nach außen.

Дверь открывается наружу.

V
🇩🇪German
von außen

Emphasizes origin or influence coming from outside.

B1Very Often

Von außen sieht das Haus klein aus.

Снаружи дом выглядит маленьким.

A
🇩🇪German
außerhalb

Means ‘outside of’ or ‘beyond’; often used with places, areas, or rules.

B1Very Often

Das Auto steht außerhalb der Stadt.

Машина стоит за пределами города.

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extern translation: external. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/ɛksˈtɛʁn/

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external

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/ɛksˈtɛʁn/

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