Lutheran
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Lutheran
Relating to Martin Luther, his teachings, or the Protestant denomination that emerged from the Reformation (Lutheranism).
Die lutherische Kirche ist eine der größten protestantischen Kirchen weltweit.
The Lutheran Church is one of the largest Protestant churches worldwide.
The adjective 'lutherisch' (Lutheran) is derived from the name of the reformer Martin Luther. The ending '-isch' is often used to form adjectives from proper names.
Die Übersetzung der Bibel durch Luther hatte großen Einfluss auf die deutsche Sprache.
Luther's translation of the Bible had a major influence on the German language.
As an adjective, 'lutherisch' is written with a lowercase letter in German, even though it comes from a proper name. Exceptions are official names, such as 'die Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche' (the Evangelical Lutheran Church).
Er ist in einer lutherischen Gemeinde aufgewachsen.
He grew up in a Lutheran congregation.
This adjective is usually used in a religious or historical context. Typical combinations are 'die lutherische Kirche' (the Lutheran Church), 'der lutherische Glaube' (the Lutheran faith), and 'die lutherische Lehre' (Lutheran doctrine).
Im Religionsunterricht haben wir die Grundzüge der lutherischen Lehre besprochen.
In religious education class, we discussed the basic features of Lutheran doctrine.
Protestant / evangelical
“Evangelisch” and “lutherisch” can both describe a Protestant church. “Evangelisch” remains more general, whereas “lutherisch” identifies the specific tradition associated with Martin Luther. If only the general denomination is being stated, “evangelisch” is appropriate; if the precise tradition is meant, “lutherisch” is more specific.
Die Gemeinde ist lutherisch und folgt der Lehre Martin Luthers.
The congregation is Lutheran and follows the teachings of Martin Luther.
Die Gemeinde ist evangelisch, ohne ihre genaue Richtung zu nennen.
The congregation is Protestant, without specifying its exact tradition.
