internal

• Zu etwas gehörend oder sich innerhalb der Grenzen oder der Oberfläche von etwas befindend; das Innere betreffend, nicht von außen sichtbar oder zugänglich.

Relating to or situated within the limits or surface of something; inside.

1. Located insideB1formal

   Situated or occurring within the boundaries or interior of something.

   Innerer

   • The internal organs of the body are protected by the ribcage.
   • The company is conducting an internal investigation.
   • The internal walls of the building are made of brick.

   Synonymeinnerinsideinteriorinward

   Antonymeexteriorexternalouteroutside

2. Relating to the inside of an organizationB1formal

   Relating to the inner workings or affairs of an organization, country, or system.

   Intern

   • The internal memo was sent to all employees.
   • The country is facing internal political conflicts.
   • The company's internal policies are being reviewed.

   Synonymedomesticinnerinsideinteriororganizational

   Antonymeexternaloutside

3. Mental or emotionalB2formal

   Relating to a person's mind, thoughts, or feelings.

   Innerer

   • She struggled with internal doubts about her decision.
   • He experienced a sense of internal peace after meditation.
   • The therapy helped him resolve his internal conflicts.

   Synonymeemotionalinnerinnermostinwardmentalpersonalpsychologicalsubjective

   Antonymeexternaloutward