Extra Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Extra" is mainly used as adverb meaning "extra", "additionally" or "specially". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "extra"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

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Meanings of "extra" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Additionally, beyond normal or usual"

"Extra", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe extra fruh aufgestanden, um pünktlich zu sein.I got up extra early to be on time.
  2. Sie hat extra für dich einen Kuchen gebacken.She baked a cake specially for you.
  3. Wir haben extra lange gewartet, aber er kam nicht.We waited extra long, but he didn't come.

2.) "Additional, supplementary, or special"

"Extra", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Für diese Aufgabe brauchen wir extra Personal.For this task, we need extra staff.
  2. Ich habe mir ein extra großes Stück Kuchen genommen.I took an extra large piece of cake.
  3. Die extra Portion Sahne kostet einen Euro mehr.The extra portion of cream costs one euro more.
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