profan
profane
The German word "profan" is an adjective that means "profane" or "common", often used in contrast to "sacred" or "holy". It derives from the Latin "profanus," meaning "not sacred". In everyday language, "profan" can refer to language, jokes, or behavior that is secular or irreverent.
Similar words in German include "weltlich" (worldly) and "gewöhnlich" (ordinary). The distinction lies in the connotation: "profan" specifically implies irreverence or lack of holiness, whereas "weltlich" pertains more to secular or mundane contexts, and "gewöhnlich" indicates something that is common or typical without any necessarily negative implications.
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Examples
Viele finden den Stil ziemlich profan.adjective
Many find the style quite profane.
Viele halten die alte Statue für profan.Word type unavailable
Many consider the old statue to be profane.
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