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protestantisch
German → American English
American English
Protestant
dem Protestantismus zugehörig; protestantisch
Sie stammt aus einer protestantischen Familie.Use protestantisch mostly for the adjective meaning “Protestant”; in everyday German, evangelisch is often more common for churches and people in Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “protestantisch” mean in English?
It means “Protestant.”
Is “protestantisch” the same as “evangelisch”?
Often yes in German usage, but “evangelisch” is more common in everyday speech in Germany.
How do you use “protestantisch” in a sentence?
Example: Er ist protestantisch aufgewachsen. = He was raised Protestant.