das Christentum
Translation
Christianity
Examples
Das Christentum ist eine monotheistische Religion.
Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
Die Geschichte des Christentums ist sehr komplex.
The history of Christianity is very complex.
Grammar Patterns
((das Christentum)) as a subject or object Christianity is... Das Christentum hat viele Anhänger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: -; Antonyms: Judentum (Judaism), Islam (Islam), Buddhismus (Buddhism)
Etymology
Composed of 'Christ' + '-en-' (linking element) + '-tum' (a suffix forming abstract nouns indicating a state or domain).
Memory Tips
The suffix '-tum' is similar to '-dom' in English, as in 'kingdom' or 'freedom'. Think of 'Christentum' as the 'domain of Christ'.