ADJECTIVE

christlich/ˈkʁɪstlɪç/Christian; Christian (adj.); religious (Christian)

christlich is a German adjective that means Christian, Christian (adj.), or religious (Christian). It is pronounced /ˈkʁɪstlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "christlicher" and "christlichsten".

Definitions

1.relating to Christianity or followers of Christ(religion)

a.pertaining to the Christian religion, its beliefs or values

Er ist in einer christlichen Familie aufgewachsen.He grew up in a Christian family.

2.consistent with Christian moral or ethical standards(morality, behavior)

a.showing compassion, charity or other Christian values

Sie verhielt sich sehr christlich und half den Bedürftigen.She acted very Christian and helped those in need.

Adjective Forms

Positivechristlich
Comparativechristlicher
Superlativechristlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "christlich" mean in English?
"christlich" means Christian, Christian (adj.), or religious (Christian). It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "christlich"?
"christlich" is pronounced /ˈkʁɪstlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "christlich"?
The comparative of "christlich" is "christlicher" and the superlative is "christlichsten".
What part of speech is "christlich"?
"christlich" is a adjective in German.

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