kikristo
kee-KREE-stoh
How to say it
Swahilikikristokee-KREE-stohsoon
EnglishChristian (of Christianity)soon
Frenchchrétien
Meaning
Belonging to or following the religion of Christians, as in its faith, churches, customs or names.
Good to know
Formed with ki- from Mkristo, a Christian, and it never changes: dini ya Kikristo, the Christian religion; kwa Kikristo, in the Christian way. Usually written with a capital, Kikristo.
Examples
- Walifunga ndoa kwa taratibu za Kikristo.They married according to Christian rites.
- Shule hii ilianzishwa na shirika la Kikristo.This school was founded by a Christian organization.
- Petro ni jina la Kikristo linalotumika sana.Petro is a Christian name that is widely used.
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