kirk
word
/ˈkɝk/
kurk
/ˈkɜːk/
kurk
Definition
A kirk is a church, especially in Scotland. The word can also refer specifically to the Church of Scotland as an institution.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly a Scottish or historical word, not the usual everyday word in most varieties of English. You will often see it in place names, history, literature, or discussions of Scottish religion; 'church' is broader and more common.
Spanish: iglesia (escocesa) - kirkPortuguese (BR): igreja (escocesa) - kirkPortuguese (PT): igreja (escocesa) - kirkChinese (Simplified): 教堂（苏格兰用法） - 苏格兰教会Chinese (Traditional): 教堂（蘇格蘭用法） - 蘇格蘭教會Hindi: चर्च (स्कॉटलैंड में प्रचलित) - स्कॉटिश चर्चArabic: كنيسة (في الاستعمال الاسكتلندي) - الكنيسة الاسكتلنديةBengali: চার্চ (স্কটল্যান্ড)Russian: кирк (шотландская церковь) - церковь (Шотландия)Japanese: カーク（スコットランドの教会）Vietnamese: nhà thờ (Scotland)Korean: 커크(스코틀랜드 교회)Turkish: kirk (İskoçya'da kilise) - İskoç kilisesiUrdu: کرک (اسکاٹ لینڈ میں چرچ)Indonesian: kirk (gereja di Skotlandia)
Example Sentences
The guide said the kirk dates back to the 1600s.
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In that novel, the minister walks down to the kirk every Sunday morning.
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The village kirk has a tall tower.
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They visited a small kirk in Scotland.
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The old kirk stands on the hill.
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We passed an old stone kirk on our drive through the Highlands.
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