Dumnezeu
See also: dumnezeu
Romanian edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Inherited from Latin Domine Deus (vocative). Compare Italian domineddio, Old Occitan Domerdieus, Occitan domnideu, French damedieu, Aromanian Dumnidzã, Dumidze, Dumãdze.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Dumnezeu 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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