Adjective / Adverb
extrem
Pronunciation: /ɛksˈtʁeːm/
extreme
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Meanings
Adjective
- extreme
Adverb
- extremely
Example sentence
Wir haben gerade extrem viel zu tun.
We're extremely busy right now.
Usage
- extreme Hitze — Before a noun, extrem takes an adjective ending.
- extrem schnell — As an adverb, it strengthens another adjective without an ending.
Bei extremer Hitze bleiben die Fensterläden geschlossen.
In extreme heat, the shutters stay closed.