ADJECTIVE
geistlich/ˈɡaɪ̯stlɪç/spiritual; ecclesiastical; religious
geistlich is a German adjective that means spiritual, ecclesiastical, or religious. It is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯stlɪç/.
Definitions
1.relating to the spirit, religion, or the church(religion, spirituality)
a.spiritual, concerning the soul or religion
Musik kann eine geistliche Erfahrung sein.—Music can be a spiritual experience.
b.ecclesiastical, relating to church matters
In der geistlichen Literatur des Mittelalters spielt die Bibel eine zentrale Rolle.—In the ecclesiastical literature of the Middle Ages, the Bible plays a central role.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "geistlich" mean in English?
- "geistlich" means spiritual, ecclesiastical, or religious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "geistlich"?
- "geistlich" is pronounced /ˈɡaɪ̯stlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "geistlich"?
- "geistlich" is a adjective in German.
