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katholisch

Catholic

adjective ka-TOH-lish Common

Origin: from Greek 'katholikos' (universal)

Usage Note

katholisch is written with a lowercase letter as a normal adjective, unlike English 'Catholic'. It commonly contrasts with evangelisch ('Protestant'), the two main Christian confessions in Germany.

Examples

"Sie ist katholisch erzogen worden."

Natural Translation

She was raised Catholic.

Literal Translation

She is Catholic raised been.

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