indimi

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.

The same word in

Not yet checked by a native speaker.

Open in the dictionary ›More Swahili words from K ›