tûathìh

Khiamniungan Naga

Etymology

Prior to the 1970s, the theological concept of a triune God—the Trinity—remained entirely absent within the indigenous cosmology. The dominant mode of veneration was animism, manifest through intricate rituals and sacrificial practices. The advent of Christianity, however, introduced the indigenous term Tuathih as the conceptual vessel for the new faith. Significantly, this term derived from the root tua, signifying 'to test.' A phrase encapsulating the community's pragmatic engagement emerged: 'Let us test it.' Following this period of experiential evaluation, a collective transition occurred, resulting in widespread adoption of the Christian identity."

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tua⁵².tʰiʔ³¹/

Noun

tûathìh (Patsho)

  1. Christian; a person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Christianity.
    Ei tuathihhai je.
    I am a Christian.
  2. Christianity; the following of Jesus Christ
    Naga hai mielie ongko Khiamnyungahai shingkha ko tuathih no phi kü lo shingoi nye.
    Amongst the Nagas, there has been a late advent of Christianity in the Khiamniungan region.
  3. Church; a group of people who follow the same religious beliefs; an official Christian religious organization.
    Tuathihhai jüsü tong le lounyühum 7:00 am naih shi-e.
    The Church will visit us at 7:00 am this morning.

Derived terms

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