intern
Translation
internal, in-house
Examples
Das ist ein internes Dokument.
This is an internal document.
Wir besprechen das intern.
We will discuss that internally.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun This is an internal matter.
((Adverb)) used as an adverb We have to handle this internally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: innerlich (inward); Antonyms: extern (external), öffentlich (public)
Etymology
From Latin 'internus' (inward, internal), from 'inter' (between, within).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'internal'. Think of an 'intern' who works 'in-house'.