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kirchlich

/ˈkɪʁçlɪç/· adjective

church, religious

Kirchlich heiraten — by law it doesn't replace the Standesamt, so couples who want a church wedding have both.

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kirchlich
church, religious

Sie wollen auch kirchlich heiraten.

They want a church wedding too.

Word family

kirchlichdie Kirchechurchdie Kirchengemeindeparishder Kirchturmchurch tower

Common combinations

  • kirchlich heiratento marry in church
  • die kirchliche Trauungthe church wedding
  • ein kirchlicher Feiertaga church holiday

Real examples

  • Die kirchliche Trauung ist am Samstag.The church wedding is on Saturday.
  • Heiratet ihr auch kirchlich?Are you having a church wedding too?
  • Ostern ist ein kirchlicher Feiertag.Easter is a church holiday.

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