spirituell

Spirituell is a term used in several Scandinavian languages, most often to describe things relating to spirituality or the non-material dimensions of human experience. The word is typically a loan from English “spiritual” or from the Latin root spiritus, and it appears in Norwegian and Swedish, among other languages, to label ideas, practices, or phenomena associated with the inner life or transcendence.

In everyday use, spirituell denotes aspects of life tied to the spirit, soul, or personal meaning. It can refer to contemplation, moral reflection, or a sense of connection beyond the physical world. In religious contexts, it may describe practices such as meditation, prayer, or other rituals aimed at developing inner depth or a relationship with the sacred. In secular settings, the term is also common in discussions of wellness, personal growth, and informal spirituality.

The term covers a broad range of beliefs and practices, which can lead to varying interpretations. Some contexts emphasize traditional religious or metaphysical dimensions, while others focus on mindfulness, energy work, intuition, or phenomenologically described experiences. Because of its broad scope, spirituell is sometimes criticized for vagueness or for blending distinct concepts under a single label.

Regional usage varies, but in Nordic media and literature the label often signals content about inner life, meaning, and metaphysical topics rather than formal doctrine. Some publishers, organizations, or event series use spirituell to position offerings as focusing on spirituality beyond rigid religious frameworks.

See also: Spirituality, Spiritualism, Mindfulness, New Age.