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catechize in German

catechize in German is katechisieren, ausgiebig befragen, gründlich ausfragen — catechize means to teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation.

catechize in German

katechisieren
verb
To give oral instruction, especially of religion; (specifically) by the formal question-and-answer method; in the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church, to teach the catechism as preparation for confirmation.
ausgiebig befragen
verb
To question at length.
gründlich ausfragen
verb
To question at length.

What does "catechize" mean?

  1. verb To teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation.
  2. verb To ask someone a long series of questions.
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What is "catechize" in German?
"catechize" in German is katechisieren, ausgiebig befragen, gründlich ausfragen. catechize means: To teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation.
Are there other ways to say "catechize" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "catechize": katechisieren, ausgiebig befragen, gründlich ausfragen.
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