Michaeas
See also: Michäas
Latin
Alternative forms
- Michās
- (book of the Bible): Mich. (abbreviation)
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek Μῐχαίᾱς (Mikhaíās), from the Hebrew מִיכָיְהוּ (literally “who is like Yah?”). Compare Michāēl.
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /miˈkʰae̯.aːs/, [mɪˈkʰäe̯äːs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /miˈke.as/, [miˈkɛːäs]
Proper noun
Michaeās m sg (genitive Michaeae); first declension
- Micah (prophet)
- Book of Micah
- 1662, Johann Frischmuth, Harmonia Michææ V,1. & Matth. II,6., main title
Declension
First-declension noun (masculine Greek-type with nominative singular in -ās), singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Michaeās |
| Genitive | Michaeae |
| Dative | Michaeae |
| Accusative | Michaeān Michaeam |
| Ablative | Michaeā |
| Vocative | Michaeā |
Related terms
Descendants
- German: Michäas