catechism

Betekenis (Engels)

1. A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.
2. A basic manual in some subject.
3. A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

Sinonieme

dialogue

doctrine

indoctrination

initiation

teaching

Vertalings

catéchisme

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Katechismus

catecismo

catecisme

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ilmihal

κατήχηση

catequismo

catechisatie

catequismo

التعليم

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

Etimologie (Engels)

From Late Latin catechismus, from Ancient Greek *κατηχισμός (*katēkhismós), from κατηχίζω (katēkhízō, “to catechize”), a later extended form of κατηχέω (katēkhéō, “to catechize, instruct, teach by word of mouth”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἠχέω (ēkhéō, “to sound, resound”).