English–German
“cross” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁɔʏ̯ts/
Example
Die Mitte des Kreuzes ist rot.
The center of the cross is red.
How to say “cross” in German
“Cross” in German is Kreuz.
A cross-shaped mark ranges from a bare X on paper to a cross bearing a figure in a church setting.
Example sentences with Kreuz
Auf dem Stimmzettel macht sie ein Kreuz.
She makes an X on the ballot.
Tips for using Kreuz
- A cross bearing Christ's body is more specifically called a Kruzifix, while Kreuz can name the bare cross or the wider symbol.
Other German words for “cross”
Wir überqueren den Fluss.
We are crossing the river.