Иисус Христос
Iisus Khristos
In Russian, "Jesus Christ" is said as Иисус Христос (Iisus Khristos).
It can be used as an expletive or an oath.
Meaning: expletive or oath (intj)
Which one should you use?
The standard form is Иисус Христос. More formal religious titles include Господь Иисус Христос (Lord Jesus Christ) and Спаситель Иисус Христос (Savior Jesus Christ).
How do you pronounce it?
Iisus Khristos
Did you know?
- To avoid the taboo of using the holy name as a curse, Russians often use 'minced oaths' like Ёлки-палки ('fir-trees and sticks') to express the same frustration.
- In traditional Orthodox greetings during Easter, the phrase is shortened to Христос воскрес! ('Christ is risen!'), to which the only correct reply is Воистину воскрес! ('Truly he is risen!').
- The name Христос is etymologically linked to the Russian word крест, which means 'cross'.
Examples in context
- Кто такой Иисус Христос?Who is Jesus Christ?This sentence is useful for asking about the identity of Иисус Христос.Tatoeba #10119181 by marafon, translation #11827337 by ddnktr
- Иисус Христос мой Спаситель.Jesus Christ is my Savior.This sentence is useful for stating a belief about Иисус Христос.Tatoeba #7030097 by yatomoya, translation #3605311 by jpshepherd
- Иисус Христос перешёл в буддизм.Jesus Christ converted to Buddhism.Tatoeba #2874005 by sigavax, translation #787574 by BraveSentry
- Я верю в Господа Иисуса Христа и Церковь.I believe in Lord Jesus Christ and the Church.
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Example conversation
Andrey accidentally drops a heavy box on his foot.
- Андрей AndreyИисус Христос! Как же больно!Iisus Khristos! Kak zhe bol'no!Jesus Christ! It hurts so much!
- Мария MariaАндрей, ты в порядке?Andrey, ty v poryadke?Andrey, are you okay?
- Андрей AndreyДа, но я сильно испугался.Da, no ya sil'no ispugalsya.Yes, but I got a real scare.
- Мария MariaБудь осторожнее в следующий раз.Bud' ostorozhneye v sleduyushchiy raz.Be more careful next time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Иисус, Иисус Христос, Христос, христос, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
