Usage Note
Kirchgang refers to the act or habit of attending a church service, particularly on Sundays. It can describe a single visit or a regular practice; regelmäßiger Kirchgang (regular churchgoing) is used in sociological surveys of religious practice.
Examples
"Der sonntägliche Kirchgang war für ihre Großeltern selbstverständlich."
Natural Translation
Going to church on Sundays was a matter of course for her grandparents.
Literal Translation
The Sunday church-going was for her grandparents self-evident.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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