Χus
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Latin[edit]
Etymology[edit]
As Christus, but with Χ (Kh), the initial chi of Χρῑστός (Khrīstós), representing the entire title, but retaining case endings to allow the expression of grammatical case.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ˈkʰris.tus/, [ˈkʰrɪs̠t̪ʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ˈkris.tus/, [ˈkrist̪us]
Proper noun[edit]
Χus m sg (genitive Χī); second declension
- Abbreviation of Christus.
Declension[edit]
Second-declension noun, singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Χus |
| Genitive | Χī |
| Dative | Χō |
| Accusative | Χum |
| Ablative | Χō |
| Vocative | Χe |