die

feminine

ˈkɪʁçə

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Translation

the church

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Word origin

From Old High German kirihha, from Greek kyriakon, meaning belonging to the Lord.

Origin
Greek (via Old High German)
Root
kyriakon
English cognates
church

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralKirchen

Examples

.

The church stands in the middle of the village.

.

On Sundays they go to church.

renoviert.

The old church was renovated years ago.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 2: Words 711-720.