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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.
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.
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.
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'das Kreuz' and 'das Kruzifix' both belong to the Christian context. 'das Kreuz' is the general symbol made of two lines and can also be used without a figure of Jesus. 'das Kruzifix' is more specific: it is a cross with the figure of the crucified Jesus on it. The words can be confused because every crucifix is also a cross. But not every cross is a crucifix. If the figure of Jesus is important, 'Kruzifix' is the more precise word.
In der kleinen Kirche steht ein altes Kruzifix neben dem Altar.
In the small church, there is an old crucifix next to the altar.
Über der Tür hängt ein schlichtes Kreuz aus Holz.
A simple wooden cross hangs above the door.