German word

evangelisch

Pronunciation

IPA/eːvaŋˈgeːlɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveProtestant

Example

Wir besuchen eine evangelische Kirche.

We are visiting a Protestant church.

Illustration for evangelisch (Protestant)

More examples

Wir hören oft den evangelischen Gottesdienst im Radio.

We often listen to the Protestant worship service on the radio.

Core concept

A church community shaped by the Protestant tradition associated with Luther and the Reformation.

Common phrases

  • evangelische Kirche

    Protestant church

  • evangelischer Gottesdienst

    Protestant worship service

Similar words

protestantisch: Relating to Protestant churches or their faith.
katholisch: Relating to the Catholic Church or its faith.

Definition in German

Eine Bezeichnung für die Zugehörigkeit zu protestantischen Konfessionen oder Traditionen.

Word origin

Evangelisch derives through Latin evangelium from Greek euangelion, meaning 'good news', and became a German church term for Protestant traditions.

Usage tips

  • In German, evangelisch usually means Protestant in a broad denominational sense, while English evangelical often suggests a particular theological or political movement.

Other meanings

  • evangelicaladjective

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