geistlich
Translation
spiritual, clerical, ecclesiastical, religious
Examples
Er führt ein geistliches Leben.
He leads a spiritual life.
Das ist ein geistliches Lied.
That is a religious song.
Er bat um geistlichen Beistand.
He asked for clerical assistance.
Grammar Patterns
[adjective] + [noun] modifies a noun. He is reading a spiritual book.
Similar Words
spirituell (spiritual), religiös (religious), kirchlich (ecclesiastical)
Etymology
From 'Geist' (spirit, mind) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich'. Literally 'spirit-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Geist' as in 'Heiliger Geist' (Holy Spirit) to remember the spiritual and religious connection.