das Christentum
Translation
Christianity
Examples
Das Christentum ist eine Weltreligion.
Christianity is a world religion.
Er ist zum Christentum übergetreten.
He converted to Christianity.
Grammar Patterns
to convert to ((sth.)) Er ist zum Christentum übergetreten.
Similar Words
Judentum (Judaism), Islam (Islam), Buddhismus (Buddhism)
Etymology
From 'Christ' plus the suffix '-tum', which denotes a state, condition, or collective (like kingdom, dukedom). It means the collective system of Christ's followers.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-tum' often creates abstract nouns, similar to '-dom' or '-hood' in English. Think of 'Christ-dom'.