världslig

Världslig is a Swedish adjective meaning worldly, secular, or temporal. It describes things related to the world as opposed to religious or spiritual matters. The term is commonly used in religious, philosophical, and cultural contexts to contrast what concerns everyday life with what is considered sacred or transcendent. A worldly outlook or worldly concerns are typically associated with material aspects of life, such as wealth, status, and social affairs, rather than devotion or faith.

The word is formed from the noun värld (world) with the standard adjective suffix -lig, yielding "världslig." The related noun "världslighet" denotes worldliness, i.e., the quality or state of being worldly.

Usage notes:

- In Swedish, värdslig often appears in phrases like värdsliga bekymmer (worldly worries) or ett värdsligt liv (a worldly life). It can have neutral descriptive or pejorative connotations depending on context.

- In religious discourse, it is frequently used in contrast to andlig or gudomligt, to discuss the tension between secular life and spiritual aims.

See also:

- Andlig

- Sekulär

- Världslighet

Examples:

- "Hans värdsliga prioriteringar står i konflikt med hans religiösa övertygelser." (His worldly priorities conflict with his religious beliefs.)