Vocabulary
innerlich
/ˈɪnɐlɪç/· adjective
inner, inward; inwardly, inside (oneself); (medicine) internal
Innerlich — what happens inside you, often hidden from others: äußerlich ruhig, innerlich aufgewühlt; on medicines: zur innerlichen Anwendung (to be taken internally).
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innerlich
inwardly, inside oneself
Äußerlich wirkte er gelassen, innerlich kochte er vor Wut.
Outwardly he seemed calm; inside he was seething with rage.
Word family
innerlichdas Innerethe insideinnereinner, internal (die innere Ruhe)verinnerlichento internalisedie Innerlichkeitinwardness
Common combinations
- innerlich aufgewühltinwardly agitated
- innerlich zerrissentorn inside
- innerlich kochento be seething inside
- innerlich gekündigt habento have quit inwardly
Similar & opposite
↔ Opposites
äußerlich
Common learner mistakes
- die innerliche Medizindie Innere MedizinThe medical specialty is die Innere Medizin; innerlich is mostly used as an adverb (innerlich ruhig).
Real examples
- Sie lächelte, doch innerlich war sie tief enttäuscht.She smiled, but inside she was deeply disappointed.
- Schon Monate vor der Kündigung hatte er sich innerlich von der Firma verabschiedet.Months before handing in his notice he had already said goodbye to the company in his head.
- Viele Beschäftigte haben innerlich gekündigt und machen nur noch Dienst nach Vorschrift.Many employees have quit inwardly and only do the bare minimum.
