Христос воскрес

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Russian

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Etymology

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Literally, Christ was resurrected, or more loosely translated as Christ rose. Calque of Greek Χριστός ανέστη (Christós anésti).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [xrʲɪˈstos vɐˈskrʲes]

Phrase

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Христо́с воскре́с (Xristós voskrés)

  1. Happy Easter
    Synonym: Христо́с воскре́се (Xristós voskrése)

Usage notes

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  • This is only the first part of the greeting. The reply from the other person or persons completes the greeting. For the reply, see вои́стину воскре́с (voístinu voskrés).

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Ukrainian

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Etymology

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Literally “Christ was resurrected” or “Christ has risen”. Calque of Greek Χριστός ανέστη (Christós anésti).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [xreˈstɔs wɔˈskrɛs]
  • Audio:(file)

Interjection

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Христо́с воскре́с (Xrystós voskrés)

  1. Happy Easter!

Usage notes

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This is the first part of the greeting. It is answered with воі́стину воскре́с (voístynu voskrés) ("Truly, He has risen!").

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