English–German

“christ” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁɪstʊs/

Example

Die Jünger Christi folgten ihm.

Christ's disciples followed him.

Illustration for Christus (christ)

How to say “christ” in German

“Christ” in German is Christus.

A revered figure singled out as God's appointed bearer of salvation, with the title attached especially to Jesus.

Full entry for Christus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Christus

In theologischen Diskussionen wird Christus oft als Retter dargestellt.

In theological discussions, Christ is often portrayed as a savior.

Tips for using Christus

  • Christus is a masculine noun, and its genitive form is Christi, as in 'die Jünger Christi' for 'Christ's disciples'.

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