English–German

“earthly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɪʁdɪʃ/

Example

Wir haben nur ein irdisches Leben.

We have only one earthly life.

Illustration for irdisch (earthly)

How to say “earthly” in German

“Earthly” in German is irdisch.

A human life rooted in the ground beneath the sky, contrasted with a heavenly or divine realm.

Full entry for irdisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with irdisch

Die Kunst thematisiert oft irdische Erfahrungen.

Art often explores earthly experiences.

Tips for using irdisch

  • Irdisch is more formal and literary than everyday auf der Erde, and it often appears in contrasts with heavenly or divine things.

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