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.

Concepten

catechismus

catechisatie

Synoniemen

dialogue

doctrine

indoctrination

initiation

teaching

Vertalingen

catéchisme

catechismo

Katechismus

catecismo

catecismo

catecisme

catechismus

ilmihal

κατήχηση

catequismo

catequismo

التعليم

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

Etymologie (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”).