secular in Finnish

secular in Finnish is maallinen, ajallinen, maallikko — secular means not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.

secular in Finnish

maallinen

adj

Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical; profane.

maallinen

adj

Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless.

ajallinen

adj

Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless.

maallikko

adj

(Christianity) Not bound by the vows of a monastic order.

sekulaarinen

adj

pitkäaikainen

adj

Continuing over a long period of time, long-term.

pysyvä

adj

Continuing over a long period of time, long-term.

sekulaari

noun

maallikko

noun

A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman.

What does "secular" mean?

adj Not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.
"The school teaches a secular curriculum, with no prayers or religious lessons."
adj Of a member of the clergy: living among ordinary people rather than under monastic vows.
"Unlike a monk, a secular priest lives and works within the local community."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

secular in a sentence

The school teaches a secular curriculum, with no prayers or religious lessons.
The country has a secular constitution that separates church and state.
Unlike a monk, a secular priest lives and works within the local community.
The bishop sent a secular clergyman to run the town church.

Similar words in Finnish

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Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "secular" in Finnish?

"secular" in Finnish is maallinen, ajallinen, maallikko. secular means: Not connected to religion; concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters.

How do you use "secular" in a sentence?

Example: "The school teaches a secular curriculum, with no prayers or religious lessons." In Finnish, "secular" is maallinen, ajallinen, maallikko.

Are there other ways to say "secular" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "secular": maallinen, ajallinen, maallikko, sekulaarinen, pitkäaikainen, pysyvä.

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