German word

christlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkrɪstlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveChristian

Example

Viele Menschen feiern christliche Feste im Dezember.

Many people celebrate Christian festivals in December.

Illustration for christlich (Christian)

More examples

In der Kirche hört man oft christliche Musik.

In church, people often hear Christian music.

Core concept

A person, custom, or institution carries the mark of Christian faith and influence.

Common phrases

  • christliche Musik

    Christian music

  • christliche Lieder

    Christian songs

Similar words

religiös: Related to religious faith, worship, or spiritual feelings.
kirchlich: Connected with official church activities or church organizations.
katholisch: Related to the Catholic branch of Christianity.
evangelisch: Related to Protestant, especially evangelical, churches or traditions.

Definition in German

Gibt an, dass etwas christlichen Ursprungs oder von christlichem Einfluss geprägt ist.

Word origin

Christlich derives from Christ, borrowed through Latin Christus from Greek Christos, with the German adjective suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • German adjectives are normally lowercase, so standard writing has christliche Feste, unlike English Christian, which is capitalized.

Other meanings

  • Christlikeadjective

Opposites

  • atheistischatheisticadjective

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