die Gliedkirchen
Translation
member churches, constituent churches
Examples
Die EKD besteht aus zwanzig Gliedkirchen.
The EKD consists of twenty member churches.
Grammar Patterns
to consist of ((member churches)) Der Bund besteht aus Gliedkirchen.
Similar Words
Teilkirchen
Etymology
This is the plural form of 'Gliedkirche'. 'Kirchen' is the plural of 'Kirche' (church).
Memory Tips
Recognise this as the plural of 'Gliedkirche'. The '-n' ending is a common plural marker for feminine nouns in German.