inner
gb/ˈɪnɚ/ us/ˈɪnɚ/
A2
English
~ 2100
belső, lelki
A2
1
belső
A2
Usage pattern:
the inner [part/side/layer] of [something]
The inner walls of the castle were still standing.
A vár belső falai még mindig álltak.
She kept the documents in the inner pocket of her coat.
Az iratokat a kabátja belső zsebében tartotta.
The inner core of the Earth is solid.
The inner city faces many social challenges.
The inner layer of the cake was filled with cream.
Learner examples
He put the keys in his inner pocket.
A kulcsokat a belső zsebébe tette.
The inner part of the fruit is soft.
A gyümölcs belső része puha.
I live in the inner city.
The inner wall is painted white.
The inner room is very small.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inner' with 'internal'; 'internal' is more formal and often used for systems or organizations, while 'inner' is more physical or spatial in common speech.
Meaning
Located inside or central
Collocations
inner circle
|inner layer
|inner ear
|inner city
|inner core
Synonyms
internal (More formal or technical; often used in official contexts.)
Antonyms
outer (Refers to the outside or farther from the center.)
Themes
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Inside or near the middle of something.
Situated on the inside or closer to the center of something.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s inner [thoughts/feelings/life]
She struggled with her inner fears.
Belső félelmeivel küzdött.
Meditation helped him find inner peace.
A meditáció segített neki megtalálni a belső békét.
His inner voice told him to stop.
The diary revealed her innermost thoughts.
He showed great inner strength during the crisis.
Learner examples
I want to find inner peace.
Szeretném megtalálni a belső békémet.
She has many inner thoughts she does not share.
Sok olyan belső gondolata van, amelyet nem oszt meg másokkal.
He has strong inner feelings about this.
My inner voice says I should wait.
He has great inner strength.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'inner' with 'inside'; 'inside' usually refers to location, while 'inner' here is abstract and emotional.
Meaning
Relating to private emotions or thoughts
Collocations
inner thoughts
|inner feelings
|inner voice
|inner strength
|inner peace
Synonyms
inward (More literary; emphasizes direction toward the self.)
Antonyms
outward (Refers to what is shown to others, not kept inside.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About what a person feels or thinks inside, not shown to others.
Relating to a person's most private and deep thoughts or feelings.
B1
3
belső
A2
Usage pattern:
the inner [area/region/lane] of [something]
Cars should stay in the inner lane when turning left.
Balra kanyarodáskor az autóknak a belső sávban kell maradniuk.
The palace's treasures were kept in an inner chamber.
A palota kincseit egy belső kamrában őrizték.
The inner suburbs are closer to downtown.
Security was tight in the inner compound.
Learner examples
We walked to the inner part of the park.
Besétáltunk a park belső részébe.
The car moved into the inner lane.
Az autó áthajtott a belső sávba.
The king stayed in the inner room.
The shop is in the inner area of the mall.
Meaning
Closer to center in layered areas
Collocations
inner lane
|inner ring road
|inner suburbs
|inner chamber
Synonyms
central (Emphasizes middle position; broader use.)
Antonyms
outermost (Farthest from the center.)
Themes
geography
|spatial
|space
|science
Definition
Closer to the center in a place with layers or levels.
Positioned farther from the outer edge within a layered structure or geographical area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inner
IPA
GB/ˈɪnɚ/
US/ˈɪnɚ/
Syllables & stress
in - ner (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: inner
Word family
Expressions
inner peace
1/ˈɪnɚ pˈis/
fixed phrase
Calm and balance within oneself
A feeling of being calm and happy inside yourself, even when things are hard outside.
Examples
- Meditation can help you find inner peace.
- He had a sense of inner peace after making his decision.
inner strength
1/ˈɪnɚ stɹˈɛŋθ/
fixed phrase
Emotional resilience within a person
The ability to stay strong inside when life is hard.
Examples
- She found the inner strength to continue after her loss.
- His inner strength inspired everyone around him.
inner voice
1/ˈɪnɚ vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
Internal guiding thoughts or conscience
The quiet thoughts or feelings inside someone that guide their decisions.
Examples
- Her inner voice told her not to trust him.
- I listened to my inner voice and said no.
inner circle
1/ˈɪnɚ sˈɚkəl/
fixed phrase
Close group around leader
A small group of people who are very close to and trusted by a leader.
Examples
- Only members of the inner circle knew about the plan.
- Only members of the president's inner circle knew about the plan.
- He was part of the president's inner circle.
- She was part of his inner circle of advisors.