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Relates to the liturgy, that is, the fixed order and the complete set of rituals and prayers of a religious service, especially in Christianity.
Der Chor sang während der Messe mehrere liturgische Gesänge.
The choir sang several liturgical chants during the mass.
The adjective 'liturgisch' (liturgical) is derived directly from the noun 'die Liturgie' (the liturgy). The ending '-isch' means 'belonging to the liturgy' or 'concerning the liturgy'.
Die Liturgie in dieser Kirche folgt einem sehr alten Ritus.
The liturgy in this church follows a very old rite.
'Liturgisch' (liturgical) describes elements of a church service. Common combinations are 'liturgische Texte' (liturgical texts), 'liturgische Gewänder' (liturgical vestments), 'eine liturgische Handlung' (a liturgical act), or 'das liturgische Jahr' (the liturgical year).
Der Priester trug ein spezielles liturgisches Gewand.
The priest wore a special liturgical vestment.
This word is a technical term from the field of religion, especially Christianity. It is hardly used in normal everyday life.
Die Konferenz befasste sich mit liturgischen Reformen.
The conference dealt with liturgical reforms.
religious
'religiös' and 'liturgisch' both have to do with religion. But 'religiös' is much more general: it can describe a person of faith, a religious topic, or a religious institution. 'liturgisch' is more precise when it is about the fixed form of a religious service, that is, prayers, rituals, and the order of the celebration. Learners may confuse the words because liturgical things are always religious. But not everything religious is liturgical. A religious discussion, for example, is not automatically liturgical.
Der Pfarrer erklärt die liturgischen Texte für die Feier am Abend.
The pastor explains the liturgical texts for the evening service.
Er ist religiös und besucht jeden Sonntag den Gottesdienst.
He is religious and attends church service every Sunday.