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koinonia
Definition:
(nou) Christian fellowship or communion with God or with fellow Christians; said in particular of the early Christian community
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The sacramental meaning of koinonia.
The spiritual meaning of koinonia.
His koinonia politike as political community.
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Common mistakes of koinonia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "koɪˈnəʊ.ni.ə" instead of the correct "ˌkoɪ.nəˈni.ə". Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners may pronounce "koinonia" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "kɔɪ.nəˈni.ə" instead of "ˌkoɪ.nəˈni.ə". Tip: Pay attention to the "oi" sound, which should be pronounced like the "oy" in "boy".
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "koinonia" to two syllables, saying "ˈkɔɪ.nə.ni" instead of three. Tip: Remember that the word has three distinct syllables; practice saying each one clearly.
- Incorrect nasal sounds: Some may pronounce "koinonia" with a nasal "n" sound, as in "ˌkoɪ.nəˈniː.ə", which is not standard. Tip: Ensure the "n" is pronounced normally, without extra nasalization.
- Mispronouncing the ending: People sometimes say "koinoniyah" with an extra "yah" sound at the end, like "ˌkoɪ.nəˈni.jə". Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation, which ends with a clear "ə" sound, not "yah".