kiinjili
kee-ee-NJEE-lee
How to say it
Swahilikiinjilikee-ee-NJEE-lee
Englishevangelical; of the Gospel
Frenchévangélique
Meaning
Describes a church or teaching based on the Gospel, especially the Lutheran and other Protestant churches called evangelical.
Good to know
Used after a noun, often written with a capital: Kanisa la Kiinjili la Kilutheri Tanzania (KKKT), the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. From Injili, Gospel, with the ki of manner.
Examples
- Familia yao ni waumini wa Kanisa la Kiinjili.Their family are members of the Evangelical church.
- Askofu wa kiinjili aliongoza ibada ya Krismasi.The evangelical bishop led the Christmas service.
- Kwaya za kiinjili zilishiriki tamasha hilo.Evangelical choirs took part in the festival.
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