क्रूस

Hindi

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese cruz. Cognate with Konkani खुरिस (khuris) and Marathi क्रूस (krūs).

Pronunciation

  • (Delhi Hindi) IPA(key): /kɾuːs/

Noun

क्रूस • (krūs) m (Urdu spelling کْرُوس)

  1. (Christianity) the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified
  2. crucifix, cross

Declension

Synonyms

Marathi

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese cruz. Compare Konkani खुरिस (khuris).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɾus/, [kɾuːs]

Noun

क्रूस • (krūs) m

  1. (Christianity) A cross, such as were used to crucify criminals in the ancient Roman empire; often used in reference to Christianity
    येशूख्रिस्ताला जेथे क्रुसावर खिळले होते ते ठिकाण शहराच्या जवळ आहे.
    yeśūkhristālā jethe krusāvar khiḷle hote te ṭhikāṇ śahrācyā javaḷ āhe.
    The place where Jesus Christ was crucified is close to the city
    (literally, “The place where Jesus Christ was nailed on the cross is close to the city.”)
  2. symbolic or ornamental crucifix
    प्रत्येक चर्चवर क्रूस लावलेला असतो.
    pratyek carcavar krūs lāvlelā asto.
    A cross is put on every church.
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