die Kirche
Translation
church
Examples
Die Kirche ist sehr alt.
The church is very old.
Wir gehen jeden Sonntag in die Kirche.
We go to church every Sunday.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) to go to church We go to church.
((in/at)) to be in/at church We are in church.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gotteshaus, Dom, Kathedrale
Etymology
From Greek 'kyriakon' (Lord's house), cognate with Scottish 'kirk'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Kirk' (Scottish word) or the 'Circle' of the congregation.