German Conversation · Level 21
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German word
Christus
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁɪstʊs/
Meaning
- masculine nounChrist
Example
Die Jünger Christi folgten ihm.
Christ's disciples followed him.
More examples
In theologischen Diskussionen wird Christus oft als Retter dargestellt.
In theological discussions, Christ is often portrayed as a savior.
Core concept
A revered figure singled out as God's appointed bearer of salvation, with the title attached especially to Jesus.
Common phrases
Gebet zu Christus
prayer to Christ
Lehre über Christus
teaching about Christ
Bild von Christus
image of Christ
Similar words
Jesus: The personal name of the central figure of the Christian faith.
Messias: The expected savior foretold in prophecy and awaited by believers.
Erlöser: A figure who frees people from sin, suffering, or spiritual bondage.
Definition in German
Titel für die zentrale Gestalt des Christentums, besonders für Jesus als den erwarteten Messias und Erlöser.
Word origin
German Christus came through ecclesiastical Latin Christus from Greek Christos, the word for an anointed person formed from chrio, 'to anoint'.
Usage tips
- Christus is a masculine noun, and its genitive form is Christi, as in 'die Jünger Christi' for 'Christ's disciples'.
Other meanings
- messiahnoun
Opposites
- AntichristAntichristnoun
Related words
- ChristentumChristianitynoun
- christusbezogenChrist-relatedadjective