extra
In addition to what is usual or already present; separate.
EXAMPLE
Für diesen Service wird eine extra Gebühr berechnet.
An extra fee is charged for this service.
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Meanings
extra
on purpose
Intentionally, specifically for a particular purpose.
EXAMPLE
Ich bin extra früher aufgestanden, um den Sonnenaufgang zu sehen.
I got up earlier on purpose to see the sunrise.
Usage tips
Not declined
'Extra' is a special adjective that is almost never declined. It keeps its basic form, even when it comes directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Möchten Sie eine extra Portion Pommes?
Would you like an extra portion of fries?
Distinguishing meanings
When 'extra' describes a noun, it usually means 'additional'. When it more closely defines an action or a verb, it means 'intentionally' or 'especially for this purpose'.
EXAMPLE
Ich hätte gern einen Kaffee mit einem extra Schuss Milch.
I'd like a coffee with an extra splash of milk.
Position in the sentence
In the meaning 'absichtlich' (intentionally), 'extra' often stands directly before the part of the sentence that is to be emphasized. This can be a time expression, a place, or another adverb.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe das Geschenk extra für dich gekauft.
I bought the gift especially for you.
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The word 'extra' is very common in spoken language and informal writing. It sounds natural and is often used in everyday life.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir extra noch ein Brötchen mitbringen?
Can you bring me an extra roll too?
Compare with
extra vs besonders
especially / special
Besonders and extra can both mean that something is treated separately. In this use, besonders sounds more formal, while extra is usually more colloquial and can also refer to something additional, depending on the context. Besonders is therefore more suitable for official texts, while extra is often used in conversation.
extra
Im Gespräch sagt der Vermieter, dass er die Nebenkosten extra aufführt.
In conversation, the landlord says that he lists the additional costs separately.
besonders
Im offiziellen Bericht werden die Nebenkosten besonders aufgeführt.
The additional costs are listed separately in the official report.
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