# profan

profan is a German adjective meaning “simple”. Forms: profaner, am profansten.

## Forms

- Comparative: profaner
- Superlative: am profansten

## Meanings

1. simple, mundane, everyday (especially in contrast to something considered more dignified or arcane)
   - profan gesagt — put plainly
2. profane, secular (relating to earthly, non-religious matters)
3. carnal; profane; secular
   - Manche Kirche wird, wenn sie nicht mehr für Gottesdienste benötigt wird, profan genutzt.

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