Dumnezeu

See also: dumnezeu

Romanian

Alternative forms

dumnezeu — uncommon

Etymology

Inherited from Latin Domine Deus (vocative). Compare Italian domineddio, Old Occitan Domerdieus, Occitan domnideu, French damedieu, Aromanian Dumnidzã, Dumidze, Dumãdze.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [dum.neˈzew]
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Proper noun

Dumnezeu m (genitive and dative lui Dumnezeu)

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

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