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

Positivegeistlich

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.

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