German word

spirituell

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃpiʁituˈɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivespiritual

Example

Viele Menschen suchen spirituelle Erfahrungen.

Many people seek spiritual experiences.

Illustration for spirituell (spiritual)

More examples

In vielen Kulturen spielt spirituelle Gemeinschaft eine wichtige Rolle.

In many cultures, a spiritual community plays an important role.

Core concept

An inner connection with a sacred, nonmaterial, or deeply meaningful dimension.

Common phrases

  • spirituelle Gemeinschaft

    spiritual community

  • spirituelle Entwicklung

    spiritual development

  • spirituelle Leitung

    spiritual guidance

Similar words

geistig: Concerned with the mind, reasoning, or intellectual activity.
religiös: Reflecting commitment to or involvement in a specific religion.
transzendent: Describing something believed to exceed ordinary experience or comprehension.
mystisch: Marked by religious experiences or intuitions that are difficult to put into words.

Definition in German

Beschreibt etwas, das mit dem Geist, mit religiösen oder übernatürlichen Erlebnissen zu tun hat.

Word origin

German spirituell comes through Latin spiritualis from spiritus, meaning 'breath' or 'spirit'.

Usage tips

  • German spirituell can describe religious experience or personal inner experience, while geistig more often refers to intellectual or mental matters.

Other meanings

  • religiousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Spiritualitätspiritualitynoun

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