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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWeltlich
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈvɛltlɪç
"Seine weltliche Weisheit machte ihn zu einem vertrauenswürdigen Berater."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or concerned with the material world and ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
"She was more interested in worldly possessions than in spiritual growth." - 2
Experienced and sophisticated in the ways of the world.
"His worldly wisdom made him a trusted advisor to many."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'worldly' originates from the Old English 'weoruld', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*weraldiz', meaning 'age of man' or 'human existence'. Over time, it evolved to encompass meanings related to the physical world and material concerns, contrasting with spiritual or otherworldly matters.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Worldly" is said worldwide
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Terrestre
Transliteration: tɛʁɛstʁ
"Elle s'intéresse plus aux biens terrestres qu'à la croissance spirituelle."
Weltlich
Transliteration: ˈvɛltlɪç
"Seine weltliche Weisheit machte ihn zu einem vertrauenswürdigen Berater."
Terreno
Transliteration: teˈrre.no
"Era più interessato ai beni terreni che alla crescita spirituale."
Mundano
Transliteration: munˈdano
"Su sabiduría mundana lo convirtió en un consejero de confianza."
Mundano
Transliteration: munˈdɐnu
"Ele estava mais interessado em posses mundanas do que em crescimento espiritual."
भौतिक
Transliteration: Bhautik
"वह भौतिक संपत्तियों में अधिक रुचि रखता था।"
世俗的
Transliteration: shìsú de
"他对世俗的财富更感兴趣。"
세속적인
Transliteration: sesokjeogin
"그는 세속적인 재산에 더 관심이 있었다."
世俗的な
Transliteration: sesokuteki na
"彼は世俗的な財産にもっと興味を持っていた。"
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