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weltlich (adjective)

secular; worldly; not religious, spiritual, or sacred

💬 Example

"Im Gegensatz zur Kirche ist der Staat weltlich."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Welt' (World) + 'lich' (Like). It is 'World-like'. If it's in the world and not in the clouds (heaven), it's w...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'weltlich' for 'global'. → weltweit

Using 'weltlich' to mean 'sophisticated'. → weltgewandt / weltoffen

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