worldly in German
worldly in German is weltlich, weltgewandt, weltmännisch — worldly means concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.
worldly in German
weltlich
weltgewandt
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
weltmännisch
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
What does "worldly" mean?
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adj Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.
"He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery."
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adj Experienced and sophisticated about life, especially through travel or exposure to many cultures.
"She had a worldly air after years of living abroad."
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worldly in a sentence
- He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery.
- She had a worldly air after years of living abroad.
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What is "worldly" in German?
"worldly" in German is weltlich, weltgewandt, weltmännisch. worldly means: Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.
How do you use "worldly" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery." In German, "worldly" is weltlich, weltgewandt, weltmännisch.
Are there other ways to say "worldly" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "worldly": weltlich, weltgewandt, weltmännisch.
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