Χus

See also: Xus and xus

Latin

Etymology

As Christus, but with Χ (Kh), the initial chi of Χρῑστός (Khrīstós), representing the entire title, but retaining case endings to allow the expression of grammatical case.

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈkʰris.tus/, [ˈkʰrɪs̠t̪ʊs̠]

(modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈkris.tus/, [ˈkrist̪us]

Proper noun

Χus m sg (genitive Χī); second declension

Abbreviation of Christus.

Declension

Second-declension noun, singular only.

Case	Singular
Nominative	Χus
Genitive	Χī
Dative	Χō
Accusative	Χum
Ablative	Χō
Vocative	Χe

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