nounadjective
en kristen
Christian
Definition & meaning
Kristen means Christian: relating to Christianity, or believing in and following its teachings.
It can also be a noun meaning a Christian, a person who follows Christianity.
Grammar & Word origin
As an adjective, kristen changes form according to the noun:
- Common gender: en kristen person — a Christian person
- Neuter: ett kristet samfund — a Christian denomination
- Plural or definite: kristna traditioner — Christian traditions
As a noun, it is an en-word: en kristen, den kristne/kristna, flera kristna.
The word comes from the name Kristus (“Christ”), ultimately from Greek.
Synonyms & antonyms
- kristustroende — believing in Christ; it emphasizes personal faith.
- icke-kristen — non-Christian; the direct opposite.
- ateistisk — atheist; rejecting belief in gods, rather than simply being non-Christian.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Anna är kristen.adjective
Anna is Christian.
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