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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