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Evangelisch
German → American English
American English
Protestant
Zum evangelischen bzw. protestantischen Christentum gehörend; protestantisch.
Sie besucht eine evangelische Kirche in ihrer Stadt.Use evangelisch for Protestant churches, institutions, or people in German. It is often a confessional term, so it is not always interchangeable with allgemein religiös.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “evangelisch” mean in English?
It usually means “Protestant” in English, especially in a church or confessional context.
Is “evangelisch” the same as “protestantisch”?
They are often close in meaning, but “evangelisch” is the more natural everyday term in German for Protestant churches and communities.
Can “evangelisch” mean “evangelical”?
Not usually. In German, “evangelisch” normally means “Protestant,” not “evangelical” in the English religious sense.