adverb
especially, in addition
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extra is an adverb meaning especially or in addition. It emphasizes degree ('extra lecker' = especially tasty) or indicates something extra/added. Used colloquially before adjectives or verbs; functions as a degree adverb. Not inflected; no auxiliary or reflexive properties. Common in spoken German for emphasis or addition.
Examples
Ich habe extra einen Kuchen gebacken.
I baked a cake especially for you.
Der Kunde zahlte extra, obwohl das Produkt kleine Mängel hatte, weil er es dringend benötigte.
The customer paid extra, although the product had minor defects, because he urgently needed it.
Diese Sauce ist extra scharf.
This sauce is extra spicy.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture an 'extra' slice of cake placed on a plate labeled JUST FOR YOU.
Same as English 'extra' — easy to remember.
Notes
Colloquially used to emphasize degree ('extra scharf') or to indicate something done intentionally ('extra gemacht').