Extern - translation, pronunciation and examples
external
coming from outside
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externe Faktoren
externer Druck
externe Quelle
externer Einfluss
externe Umgebung
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external — coming from outside
Means ‘external’ in the sense of outward appearance or something on the outside, not necessarily ‘coming from outside.’
Describes a person who is not part of a group or situation, i.e. an outsider.
Means ‘foreign,’ ‘strange,’ or ‘unfamiliar’; stronger and broader than simple ‘external.’
The opposite of ‘external’: internal, inside an organization or system.
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What's the difference between extern / äußerlich / außenstehend / fremd / intern / innerlich
external — coming from outside
Die externe Festplatte ist voll.
Внешний жёсткий диск заполнен.
Means ‘external’ in the sense of outward appearance or something on the outside, not necessarily ‘coming from outside.’
Äußerlich wirkte das Gebäude modern, innen war es aber alt.
Снаружи здание выглядело современным, но внутри было старым.
Describes a person who is not part of a group or situation, i.e. an outsider.
Als außenstehende Person konnte ich den Streit nicht beurteilen.
Как посторонний человек я не мог оценить спор.
Means ‘foreign,’ ‘strange,’ or ‘unfamiliar’; stronger and broader than simple ‘external.’
In einer fremden Stadt fühlt man sich am Anfang oft unsicher.
В чужом городе вначале часто чувствуешь себя неуверенно.
The opposite of ‘external’: internal, inside an organization or system.
Die internen Informationen sind nur für die Mitarbeiter bestimmt.
Внутренняя информация предназначена только для сотрудников.
Means ‘inner’ in the sense of feelings, state of mind, or character, not an outside source.
Sie war innerlich sehr ruhig, obwohl es draußen laut war.
Она внутренне была очень спокойна, хотя снаружи было шумно.
A business term meaning ‘within the company’ or ‘done internally by the company itself.’
Die Firma bietet das Training inhouse an.
Компания проводит обучение внутри фирмы.
Usually refers to the outer side or external aspect; often used as a noun phrase or adjective form.
Die äußere Schicht schützt das Material vor Feuchtigkeit.
Внешний слой защищает материал от влаги.
Means ‘outside’ or ‘on the outside’; it is mainly an adverb, not an adjective.
Die Tür öffnet sich nach außen.
Дверь открывается наружу.
Emphasizes origin or influence coming from outside.
Von außen sieht das Haus klein aus.
Снаружи дом выглядит маленьким.
Means ‘outside of’ or ‘beyond’; often used with places, areas, or rules.
Das Auto steht außerhalb der Stadt.
Машина стоит за пределами города.
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How to pronounce extern and what this word means
extern translation: external. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce extern
/ɛksˈtɛʁn/
extern translation
external
extern examples
Die externe Festplatte ist voll.
extern transcription
/ɛksˈtɛʁn/
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extern meaning: what does it mean?
von außen kommend
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extern is pronounced as /ɛksˈtɛʁn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
extern definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die externe Festplatte ist voll. Translation: Внешний жёсткий диск заполнен.
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