verinnerlichen
Translation
to internalize, to assimilate, to absorb
Examples
Er muss die neuen Regeln verinnerlichen.
He has to internalize the new rules.
Sie hat die Philosophie des Yoga verinnerlicht.
She has internalized the philosophy of yoga.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to internalize sth. The players must internalize the tactics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich aneignen (to adopt), sich zu eigen machen (to make one's own), aufnehmen (to absorb)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating change) + 'innerlich' (internal) + '-en' (verb ending). It literally means 'to make internal'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking something from the outside and putting it 'in' your 'inner' self, making it part of you.