innig
Translation
intimate, heartfelt, sincere, fervent
Examples
Sie umarmten sich innig.
They hugged each other intimately.
Das war ein inniger Wunsch von mir.
That was a heartfelt wish of mine.
Sie haben eine innige Beziehung.
They have an intimate relationship.
Grammar Patterns
innig as an adverb intimately, deeply They hugged each other innig.
innig as an adjective heartfelt, intimate It was an inniger Wunsch (a heartfelt wish).
Similar Words
Synonyms: herzlich, vertraut, tief; Antonyms: oberflächlich, distanziert
Etymology
Derived from 'innen' (inside). It describes a feeling that comes from deep inside one's heart.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'inner' feeling. Something that is 'innig' comes from your 'inner' self, like a heartfelt wish.