Dumnezeu
See also: dumnezeu
Romanian
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editInherited from Latin Domine Deus (vocative). Compare Italian domineddio, Old Occitan Domerdieus, Occitan domnideu, French damedieu, Aromanian Dumnidzã, Dumidze, Dumãdze.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editDumnezeu m (genitive and dative lui Dumnezeu)
Usage notes
edit- 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.
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