Dumnezeu

See also: dumnezeu

Romanian

Alternative forms

  • dumnezeu — uncommon
  • Dumnedzeu, dumnedzeu — archaic
  • Dumned̦eu, dumned̦eu — obsolete

Etymology

Inherited from Latin Domine Deus (vocative) ("Lord God"). Compare Italian domineddio, Old Occitan Domerdieus, Occitan domnideu, French damedieu, Aromanian Dumnidzã, Dumidze, Dumãdze.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [dum.neˈzew]
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Proper noun

Dumnezeu m (genitive and dative lui Dumnezeu)

  1. God

Usage notes

  • 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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