das Pseudospirituelle
Translation
pseudo-spirituality, the pseudo-spiritual
Examples
Er kritisiert das Pseudospirituelle in der Mode.
He criticizes the pseudo-spiritual in fashion.
Vieles davon ist nur pseudospirituelles Gerede.
A lot of it is just pseudo-spiritual talk.
Grammar Patterns
the pseudo-spiritual (as a noun) the pseudo-spiritual He criticizes the pseudo-spiritual in fashion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Scheingeistigkeit, oberflächliche Spiritualität; Antonyms: authentische Spiritualität, echte Geistigkeit
Etymology
From Greek 'pseudo-' (false) and German 'spirituell' (spiritual). Literally 'the false-spiritual'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pseudo' as in 'pseudonym' (false name). This word refers to things that appear spiritual but are superficial or fake.