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Taking place within a particular organization, company, or group and not intended for the public. The opposite of 'extern' (external).
Diese Informationen sind nur für den internen Gebrauch bestimmt.
This information is intended for internal use only.
internal
In medical jargon, it refers to the internal organs or internal medicine.
Der Patient wurde auf die interne Abteilung verlegt.
The patient was transferred to the internal medicine department.
'Intern' is very often used like an adverb after a noun to limit its scope. In these cases, it is not declined, for example in 'firmenintern' (within the company) or 'abteilungsintern' (within the department).
Das Problem wurde abteilungsintern gelöst.
The problem was solved within the department.
The context makes the meaning clear. If it is about a company, an organization, or a group, 'intern' means non-public or internal. In connection with medicine, doctors, or hospitals, it refers to the internal organs.
Das Memo war nur für interne Mitarbeiter gedacht.
The memo was intended only for internal staff.
Common combinations are 'interner Gebrauch' (internal use), 'interne Kommunikation' (internal communication), 'eine interne Angelegenheit' (an internal matter), or 'eine interne Untersuchung' (an internal investigation).
Nach dem Vorfall wurde eine interne Untersuchung eingeleitet.
After the incident, an internal investigation was launched.
The meaning that refers to internal organs belongs to medical terminology. In everyday life, you will rarely hear this usage except at the doctor's office or in a hospital.
Die interne Abteilung ist auf Krankheiten wie Diabetes und Bluthochdruck spezialisiert.
The internal medicine department specializes in diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
inner
When referring to organs or bleeding, both words relate to the inside of the body. „Inner“ generally describes a location inside the body, while „intern“ is used mainly in medical terminology for the internal organs or internal medicine. In everyday situations, „inner“ is usually the better choice; in a medical context, „intern“ can also be used.
Die intern zu behandelnde Erkrankung betraf die inneren Organe.
The disease requiring treatment by an internist affected the internal organs.
Die Untersuchung zeigte eine innere Blutung im Bauch.
The examination revealed internal bleeding in the abdomen.
