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innerdeutsch
domestic German
Relating to or taking place within the borders of Germany.
example
Die Kosten für innerdeutsche Flüge sind in letzter Zeit gestiegen.
The costs of domestic German flights have risen recently.
innerdeutsch
domestic German / intra-German
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Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective consists of the prefix 'inner-' and the word 'deutsch' (German). The prefix 'inner-' means 'inside of' and helps you understand the meaning 'within Germany'.
EXAMPLE
Die innerdeutschen Grenzen wurden 1990 geöffnet.
The intra-German borders were opened in 1990.
Use as an adjective
'Innerdeutsch' (domestic German / intra-German) is almost always used as an attributive adjective directly before a noun. Predicative use, e.g. 'Der Handel ist innerdeutsch' (The trade is intra-German), is very rare.
EXAMPLE
Der innerdeutsche Flugverkehr hat stark zugenommen.
Domestic German air traffic has increased sharply.
Typical collocations
In its modern meaning, 'innerdeutsch' (domestic German) is often combined with topics such as transport, trade, or travel. Typical collocations are 'innerdeutsche Flüge' (domestic German flights), 'der innerdeutsche Handel' (domestic German trade), or 'der innerdeutsche Reiseverkehr' (domestic German travel).
EXAMPLE
Für innerdeutsche Bahnreisen gibt es oft Sparangebote.
There are often saver offers for domestic German train journeys.
Context clue
You can recognize the historical meaning from the context. If it is about the period before 1990, the GDR and the FRG, or the division of Germany, it refers to the relationship between the two German states.
EXAMPLE
Die innerdeutschen Beziehungen waren ein zentrales Thema des Kalten Krieges.
Intra-German relations were a central topic of the Cold War.
Compare with
innerdeutsch vs international
international
'international' and 'innerdeutsch' both describe the area in which something takes place. 'international' means that several countries are involved or that a border is crossed. 'innerdeutsch' means that something happens within Germany. In historical texts, 'innerdeutsch' can also refer to relations between West Germany and East Germany before 1990. The confusion arises because both words often appear in connection with politics, transport, or trade. If Germany is only the internal framework, 'innerdeutsch' fits; if other countries are involved, 'international' fits.
innerdeutsch
Wegen des Streiks werden morgen viele innerdeutsche Flüge ausfallen.
Because of the strike, many domestic German flights will be canceled tomorrow.
international
Unser Unternehmen sucht internationale Partner in Frankreich und Spanien.
Our company is looking for international partners in France and Spain.
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