German word

Christ

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁɪst/

Meaning

  • masculine nounChristian

Example

Viele Christen feiern Weihnachten.

Many Christians celebrate Christmas.

Illustration for Christ (Christian)

More examples

Er versucht, als Christ ethisch zu handeln.

He tries to act ethically as a Christian.

Core concept

A person identified by allegiance to Jesus as the Christ.

Common phrases

  • als Christ leben

    live as a Christian

  • guter Christ

    good Christian

Similar words

Christin: A woman who professes faith in Jesus as the Savior.
Christentum: The religion centered on faith in Jesus Christ.
Gläubige: A person who follows a religious faith.
Katholik: A believer who belongs to the Roman Catholic Church and follows its teachings.

Definition in German

Christ, m. – jemand, der Jesus von Nazareth als Christus anerkennt und sich zum christlichen Glauben bekennt.

Word origin

The German noun derives from Latin Christus, borrowed from Greek christos, 'anointed', which began as a title and became a personal religious designation.

Usage tips

  • Christ names a person, while Christentum names Christianity as a religion or tradition.

Opposites

  • Atheistatheistnoun

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