extra
extra
The German word for 'extra' is also 'extra'. It is used as an adjective, adverb, or noun to describe something additional or beyond the usual. For example, 'Ich möchte ein extra Stück Kuchen' means 'I would like an extra piece of cake'.
Example sentences using: extra
Ich möchte eine extra Portion Pommes.
I would like an extra portion of fries.
This is a common phrase used in restaurants to order more of a certain dish. Here, 'extra' is used the same way as in English to mean 'additional'.
Sie arbeitet extra am Wochenende.
She is working extra on the weekend.
In this sentence, 'extra' is used to convey that the work done is beyond the usual, indicating overtime or further effort.
Er macht extra Übungen für die Klassenarbeit.
He does extra exercises for the class work.
This sentence conveys the idea of putting extra effort to achieve better results. 'Extra' here points to additional work done, similar to its usage in English.