Extrem
Example: Das Wetter heute ist extrem kalt und windig draußen.
Definition
"Extrem" refers to something that is at the highest or furthest degree possible, often used to describe very intense or severe conditions, such as extreme weather, which is exceptionally cold and windy.
Etymology
The word "extrem" comes from the Latin word 'extremus,' meaning 'outermost' or 'utmost.' Did you know that the Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'extreme'? "Extrem" entered German with a similar meaning, emphasizing the utmost degree of something.
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"Extrem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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