The next world Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈwɝɫd
thuh NEXT wurld
ðə, ði/ /nˈɛkst/ /wˈɜːld
thuh NEXT wurld
Definition
A phrase referring to the life or existence believed to come after death; also can mean a spiritual or otherworldly realm.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily formal, literary, or religious. Common in spiritual discussions, literature, and funerals. Often synonymous with 'the afterlife' or 'the hereafter'. Not used for everyday, earthly matters.
Spanish: el más allá - el otro mundoPortuguese (BR): o outro mundo - a próxima vidaPortuguese (PT): o outro mundo - a próxima vidaChinese (Simplified): 来世 - 来生 - 来世间Chinese (Traditional): 來世 - 來生 - 來世間Hindi: अगला संसार - परलोकArabic: العالم الآخر - الحياة الآخرةBengali: পরকাল - অন্য জগৎRussian: загробный мир - иной мирJapanese: 来世 - あの世Vietnamese: thế giới bên kia - kiếp sauKorean: 내세 - 다음 세상Turkish: ahiret - öteki dünyaUrdu: اگلی دنیا - آخرتIndonesian: thế giới bên kia - kiếp sau
Example Sentences
Many people believe in the next world after death.
basic
He wonders what the next world will be like.
basic
She hopes to see her loved ones in the next world.
basic
He talks about the next world whenever he's feeling philosophical.
natural
Some religions describe the next world in great detail.
natural
When someone passes away, people often say they've gone to the next world.
natural