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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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