evangelisch
Translation
Protestant, Evangelical (Lutheran)
Examples
Sie besucht eine evangelische Kirche.
She attends a Protestant church.
Er ist evangelischen Glaubens.
He is of the Protestant faith.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be Protestant His father is Protestant.
((attributive)) a Protestant ... The Protestant community is very active.
Similar Words
protestantisch; Antonyms: katholisch
Etymology
From Greek 'euangelion' (good news, gospel). Related to the German word 'Evangelium' (gospel).
Memory Tips
Relates to the 'Evangelium' (gospel). In Germany, this term primarily refers to the Protestant (Lutheran) church.