ukristo
oo-KREE-stoh
How to say it
Swahiliukristooo-KREE-stohsoon
EnglishChristianity
Frenchchristianisme
Meaning
The religion based on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, followed by Catholics, Protestants and other churches.
Good to know
U class noun, usually written with a capital, Ukristo. Mkristo is a Christian, plural Wakristo, and Kikristo means Christian as a description.
Examples
- Ukristo uliletwa pwani ya Afrika Mashariki na wamisionari.Christianity was brought to the East African coast by missionaries.
- Aliamua kuingia Ukristo akiwa kijana.He decided to become a Christian as a young man.
- Ukristo na Uislamu ni dini kubwa nchini.Christianity and Islam are the main religions in the country.
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