αληθώς ανέστη

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀληθῶς (alēthôs, “truly”) ἀνέστη (anéstē, “he has risen”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aliˈθos aˈnesti/

Interjection

αληθώς ανέστη! • (alithós anésti!)

  1. (Christianity) Truly he is risen (traditional Greek paschal (Easter) reply)

Usage notes

This is the proper response to the greeting Χριστός ανέστη (Christós anésti, “Christ is risen”).

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