einwärts

Einwärts is a German adverb and preposition. As an adverb, it means "inward" or "towards the inside." It describes a direction or movement that is directed from the outside to the interior of something. For example, "Das Blut floss einwärts" translates to "The blood flowed inward." It can also be used figuratively to describe a mental or emotional turning inward, such as in introspection or reflection.

As a preposition, einwärts is typically followed by a genitive or dative case, though its usage can be less common in modern German compared to its adverbial function. When used prepositionally, it also denotes a movement or direction towards the inside. For instance, "Er blickte einwärts in seine Seele" means "He looked inward into his soul." However, it's more frequently encountered as an adverb in everyday language and literature. The word is derived from the Old High German "inwerd," meaning "inward."