die Evangelische Kirche
Translation
Protestant Church, Evangelical Church
Examples
Wir gehen sonntags in die evangelische Kirche.
We go to the Protestant church on Sundays.
Die evangelische Kirche hat einen neuen Pfarrer.
The Protestant church has a new pastor.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the Protestant church ((zu+3)) to go to sth. We go to the Protestant church on Sundays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Protestantische Kirche; Antonyms: Katholische Kirche
Etymology
'Evangelisch' is derived from 'Evangelium' (Gospel), and 'Kirche' means 'church'. Thus, it's the 'Gospel Church'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'evangelical' which comes from the same root. This is the 'church' (Kirche) associated with the Gospel.