Dumnezeu

See also: dumnezeu

Romanian

Alternative forms

• dumnezeu (uncommon)

Etymology

From Latin domine deus (vocative). Compare Aromanian dumnidzã(u), Italian Domeneddio, Old Occitan Domerdieus, Occitan Domnideu, Old French Damned(i)eu.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [dum.neˈzew]

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Proper noun

Dumnezeu m (genitive and dative lui Dumnezeu)

1. God

Usage notes

• Usually found in the uppercase form. Plural is also uncommon.
• When talking about the Christian God, the genitive and dative forms are constructed using the preposed lui that is used for (some) names: lui Dumnezeu.

Expressions

• Dumnezeu nu bate cu parul

 

Synonyms

• Domn / Doamne (when used as a vocative)

Related terms

• Dumnezeiță
• dumnezeu
• zeiță
• zeu
• zău