adjective
katolsk
Catholic
Definition & meaning
Katolsk means Catholic: relating to the Catholic Church, its beliefs, practices, or members.
In a broader historical or theological sense, it can also mean universal, especially in reference to the Christian Church as a whole.
Grammar & Word origin
Katolsk is an adjective. Its forms are:
- katolskt with an ett-word
- katolska in the plural and definite forms
It comes via Latin catholicus from Greek katholikos, meaning “universal” or “general.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- romersk-katolsk — “Roman Catholic”; more specific, as it refers explicitly to the Church in communion with the Pope.
- protestantisk — “Protestant”; a contrasting Christian tradition, though not a strict antonym.
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Examples
Min pappa är katolsk.adjective
My dad is Catholic.
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