English–German

“deep down” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪnɐlɪç/

Example

Ich bin innerlich nicht zufrieden.

Deep down, I'm not satisfied.

Illustration for innerlich (deep down)

How to say “deep down” in German

“Deep down” in German is innerlich.

A calm face hides a private feeling that runs differently beneath the surface.

Full entry for innerlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with innerlich

Er innerlich schmunzelte über den Kommentar.

He chuckled inwardly at the comment.

Tips for using innerlich

  • As an adverb, innerlich does not change; the attributive adjective takes endings, as in ein innerlicher Konflikt.

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