ADJECTIVE

innerlich/ˈɪnɐlɪç/internal; inward(ly); mental

innerlich is a German adjective that means internal, inward(ly), or mental. It is pronounced /ˈɪnɐlɪç/.

Definitions

1.existing or happening in the mind; not outwardly visible(mental state or process)

a.mentally or emotionally, not physically

Sie wirkte ruhig, aber innerlich war sie sehr aufgeregt.—She appeared calm, but inwardly she was very nervous.

2.located inside something; internal(location or direction)

a.referring to the inside or interior

Die innerlichen Organe sind lebenswichtig.—The internal organs are vital.

Adjective Forms

Positiveinnerlich

Frequently asked questions

What does "innerlich" mean in English?
"innerlich" means internal, inward(ly), or mental. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "innerlich"?
"innerlich" is pronounced /ˈɪnɐlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "innerlich"?
"innerlich" is a adjective in German.

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