crucifix
das Kruzifix, die Kruzifixe
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crucifix
A cross to which the figure of the crucified Jesus Christ is attached. It is a central symbol of Christianity.
In vielen katholischen Kirchen hängt ein großes Kruzifix über dem Altar.
In many Catholic churches, a large crucifix hangs above the altar.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kruzifixe |
| genitive | des Kruzifixes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kruzifix | die Kruzifixe |
| accusative | das Kruzifix | die Kruzifixe |
| dative | dem Kruzifix | den Kruzifixen |
| genitive | des Kruzifixes | der Kruzifixe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Kruzifix' (crucifix) comes from Latin: 'cruci fixus' means 'fastened to the cross'. So the name directly describes what it is: a cross with the figure of the crucified Christ.
Das alte Kruzifix wurde sorgfältig restauriert.
The old crucifix was carefully restored.
A crucifix is an object that is often placed somewhere or used as jewelry. Typical verbs are 'an der Wand hängen' (to hang on the wall), 'auf dem Altar stehen' (to stand on the altar), or 'als Kette tragen' (to wear as a necklace).
Über ihrem Bett hing ein kleines Kruzifix aus Holz.
A small wooden crucifix hung above her bed.
Sie trägt ein goldenes Kruzifix um den Hals.
She wears a golden crucifix around her neck.
The crucifix is a central symbol especially in the Catholic and Orthodox churches. It can be found in churches, but also in schools, hospitals, and private homes in regions shaped by Catholicism.
In bayerischen Klassenzimmern hängt traditionell ein Kruzifix.
Traditionally, a crucifix hangs in Bavarian classrooms.
cross
“Kreuz” and “Kruzifix” can both refer to a Christian object. “Kreuz” is more general and can also mean a cross without a figure. A “Kruzifix” is always a cross with a figure of the crucified Jesus attached to it.
Über dem Altar hängt ein Kruzifix mit einer Figur von Jesus.
A crucifix with a figure of Jesus hangs above the altar.
Über dem Altar hängt ein schlichtes Kreuz ohne Figur.
A simple cross without a figure hangs above the altar.
