wereldlijk — meaning in English

English meaning

• lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
• material noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
• secular adj Not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
• worldly adj Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.

Senses

wereldlijk is used for these senses in English:

• lay Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
• secular Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.
• worldly Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

lay — full definition

1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.

material — full definition

1. noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
2. noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
3. noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
4. adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
5. adj Important enough to matter or make a difference; significant.

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