Maanomainen

Maanomainen is a Finnish adjective meaning terrestrial or earthly, describing things that pertain to the Earth or to this world rather than to heaven, space, or the divine. The term can refer to physical characteristics of the planet, geological or biological phenomena, or human life and affairs that are of this world.

In religious and philosophical contexts, maanomainen emphasizes material, worldly aspects and is often contrasted with taivaallinen (heavenly, celestial). The word can carry a neutral to formal or literary tone, and in everyday language more common terms for worldly matters include maailmanlainen or maallinen, depending on the nuance.

Etymology: The word is formed from maa, meaning earth, plus the suffix -mainen, which in Finnish creates adjectives indicating that something is characteristic of or related to the root noun. It is a native compound and shares its sense with other earth-related formations in Finnish.

Examples: maanomainen olento (an earthly/terrestrial being), maanomainen luonnonilmiö (a terrestrial natural phenomenon). In contrast, taivaallinen refers to heavenly or celestial aspects, while worldly or secular senses may be conveyed by maallinen or maailmallinen, depending on context.

See also: taivaallinen, maallinen, maailman.