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.
Catholic
'katholisch' and 'lutherisch' both describe Christian traditions, but they do not belong to the same denomination. 'katholisch' refers to the Roman Catholic Church. 'lutherisch' refers to Martin Luther and a Protestant tradition that emerged from the Reformation. The words can be confused because both have to do with church, worship services, and the Christian faith. When it is about the church with the pope, you say 'katholisch'. When it is about the tradition after Luther, you say 'lutherisch'.
Das Dorf hat eine lutherische Kirche aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
The village has a Lutheran church from the 18th century.
In meiner Familie sind viele katholisch, deshalb feiern sie die Erstkommunion.
Many people in my family are Catholic, so they celebrate First Communion.