die Baptisten
Translation
Baptists
Examples
Die Baptisten treffen sich sonntags in der Kirche.
The Baptists meet in the church on Sundays.
Er gehört zur Gemeinde der Baptisten.
He belongs to the Baptist congregation.
Grammar Patterns
(Subjekt) as a subject Die Baptisten sind eine protestantische Freikirche.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (loosely) Täufer (Anabaptist); Other denominations: Katholiken (Catholics), Lutheraner (Lutherans).
Etymology
From Greek 'baptistēs' (one who baptizes), related to 'baptizein' (to dip, immerse).
Memory Tips
Connects directly to the English word 'Baptist'. Remember it refers to a Protestant denomination known for adult baptism.