German Conversation · Level 25
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German word
inner
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɪnɐ/
Meaning
- adjectiveinner
Example
Das innere Zimmer ist warm.
The inner room is warm.
More examples
Sie hörte auf ihre innere Stimme.
She listened to her inner voice.
Core concept
A space or layer lies inside an outer boundary, closer to the center and away from the outside.
Common phrases
die innere Stimme
inner voice
seine inneren Werte
his inner values
Similar words
intern: Belonging to or operating within an organization or system.
inwendig: Present on the inside of a physical object or body.
innerlich: Relating to a person's inward feelings or thoughts.
Definition in German
Eine nach innen gerichtete Lage oder Beschaffenheit bezeichnet, im Gegensatz zu außen.
Word origin
Inner is an inherited Germanic form related to English inner and built on the same basic root as in.
Usage tips
- Inner usually describes location or structure, while innerlich more often describes a person's feelings or thoughts.