jumalallinen

Jumalallinen is an adjective in Finnish meaning divine, godlike, or sacred. It is used to describe things believed to originate from or be associated with a deity, as well as to convey an exceptional or transcendent quality. The form is built from the noun jumala (god) with the suffix -llinen, which denotes “having the characteristics of.”

In religious and spiritual contexts jumalallinen can refer to divine powers, revelations, or beings, for example jumalallinen voima (divine power) or jumalallinen laulu (divine song). The term is also used more broadly in literary or poetic language to intensify positive descriptions of music, art, or experiences.

Jumalallinen is distinct from pyhä, which more specifically signals holiness or sacredness. While both terms convey elevated reverence, jumalallinen emphasizes the attribute of divinity or godlike excellence, rather than mere sacral status. In modern Finnish, jumalallinen can appear in both solemn and lyrical registers, and may take on metaphorical uses to express extraordinary quality.

Examples:

- Jumalallinen musiikki täytti salin. (Divine music filled the hall.)

- Hän saapui jumalallisen rauhallisesti. (He arrived with divine calm.)