Jesus Christus
/ˈjeːzʊs ˈkʁɪstʊs/word by word
The English phrase 'Jesus Christ' is translated into German as Jesus Christus.
While Jesus Christus is the name of the religious figure, it is also used as an expletive or an oath. When used as a sudden exclamation to express shock or frustration, the phrase functions similarly to 'Jesus Christ!' in English.
Meaning: expletive or oath (intj)
Which one should you use?
In its standard usage, Jesus Christus refers to the religious figure. However, when used as an exclamation, it is perceived as a profanity or a strong oath.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjeːzʊs ˈkʁɪstʊs/
When do people say it?
If you wish to express similar shock or frustration without using a religious oath, you might use informal exclamations such as Mensch! (meaning 'Man!' or 'Human!') or Himmel! (meaning 'Heavens!' or 'Heaven!').
Did you know?
- The form Krist was largely abandoned because it sounded too similar to the Middle High German word for 'Christian'.
Examples in context
- Jesus Christus ist mein Retter.Jesus Christ is my saviour.This sentence shows the use of Jesus Christus as a subject.Tatoeba #8989387 by manese, translation #5699770 by abyssalalice
- Jesus Christus ist mein Erlöser.Jesus Christ is my Savior.Tatoeba #4095032 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3605311 by jpshepherd
- Jesus Christus ist zum Buddhismus konvertiert.Jesus Christ converted to Buddhism.Tatoeba #787573 by BraveSentry, translation #787574 by BraveSentry
- In der Bibel geht es viel um Jesus Christus.The Bible talks a lot about Jesus Christ.
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Example conversation
Lukas accidentally breaks a very expensive vase in the living room.
- HannahJesus Christus, das war teuer!Jesus Christ, that was expensive!
- LukasEs tut mir leid, Hannah.I am sorry, Hannah.
- HannahDas war ein Geschenk!That was a gift!
- LukasIch werde es ersetzen.I will replace it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Jesus Christus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Jesus, Christus) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Christus, Jesus, Jesus Christus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
