kikatoliki

How to say it

Meaning

Describes something that belongs to or follows the Roman Catholic Church, such as a school, a university or a way of worship.

Good to know

It does not change with the noun: Kanisa Katoliki, but shule ya Kikatoliki, a Catholic school; chuo kikuu cha Kikatoliki, a Catholic university. A Catholic person is Mkatoliki.

Examples

• Binti yangu anasoma shule ya Kikatoliki ya wasichana.My daughter goes to a Catholic girls' school.
• Chuo Kikuu cha Kikatoliki kimefungua tawi jipya.The Catholic University has opened a new branch.
• Harusi yao ilifungwa kwa taratibu za Kikatoliki.Their wedding was held according to Catholic rites.