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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
adj
weltgewandt
adj
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.
weltmännisch
adj
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

What does "worldly" mean?

  1. adj Concerned with material or practical life rather than spiritual matters.
    "He gave up his worldly possessions to join the monastery."
  2. adj Experienced and sophisticated about life, especially through travel or exposure to many cultures.
    "She had a worldly air after years of living abroad."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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