crucifixion
die Kreuzigung, die Kreuzigungen
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crucifixion
The execution of a person by nailing or tying them to a cross. This death penalty was practiced especially in the Roman Empire.
Die Kreuzigung war eine grausame und öffentliche Hinrichtungsmethode im Altertum.
Crucifixion was a cruel and public method of execution in antiquity.
Crucifixion
In a Christian context, the term specifically refers to the execution of Jesus Christ on the cross. This event is a central point of the Christian faith and is often depicted in art.
In der Kirche hängt ein berühmtes Gemälde, das die Kreuzigung Christi darstellt.
A famous painting depicting the Crucifixion of Christ hangs in the church.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kreuzigungen |
| genitive | der Kreuzigung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kreuzigung | die Kreuzigungen |
| accusative | die Kreuzigung | die Kreuzigungen |
| dative | der Kreuzigung | den Kreuzigungen |
| genitive | der Kreuzigung | der Kreuzigungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'Kreuzigung' (crucifixion) is derived from the verb 'kreuzigen' (to crucify), which in turn goes back to 'das Kreuz' (the cross). The ending '-ung' turns the act of crucifying into a noun that describes the process or event.
Die Kreuzigung war eine Hinrichtungsmethode, die große Schmerzen verursachte.
Crucifixion was a method of execution that caused great pain.
'Kreuzigung' (crucifixion) is a specific term used mainly in historical, religious, or art-historical contexts. The word hardly ever occurs in normal everyday life.
Der Historiker hielt einen Vortrag über Strafen im Römischen Reich, darunter die Kreuzigung.
The historian gave a lecture on punishments in the Roman Empire, including crucifixion.
Although the word can describe any crucifixion, in the European cultural sphere it usually means the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Words like 'Christus' (Christ), 'Golgatha' (Golgotha), or the context of art and church point to this specific meaning.
Das Museum stellt viele Kunstwerke aus, die die Kreuzigung Christi zeigen.
The museum exhibits many works of art showing the Crucifixion of Christ.
In its religious meaning, the word is often part of the fixed expression 'die Kreuzigung Christi' (the Crucifixion of Christ). In art history, people often speak of a 'Darstellung der Kreuzigung' (depiction of the Crucifixion).
Die Darstellung der Kreuzigung in diesem Altarbild ist sehr dramatisch.
The depiction of the Crucifixion in this altarpiece is very dramatic.
