göttlich

divine; godlike; heavenly

English translations

  1. 01

    divine

  2. 02

    godly

Word details

German meaning
Göttlich bedeutet von Gott oder einer Gottheit stammend, zu Gott gehörig oder wie von Gott.
English meaning
Divine means originating from God or a deity, belonging to God, or like from God.
Synonym
himmlisch, überirdisch
German example
Die Musik war so schön, dass sie fast göttlich klang.
English example
The music was so beautiful that it sounded almost divine.
Comparative
göttlicherSuperlative: am göttlichsten

Example sentences with “göttlich”

  1. Das Essen schmeckte einfach göttlich. (The food tasted simply divine.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'göttlich' be used for food?

Yes, it is often used hyperbolically to describe food that is exceptionally good.