Χus

See also: Xus and xus

Latin

Etymology

As Christus, but with Χ (Kh), the initial chi of Χρῑστός (Khrīstós), representing the entire title, but retaining case endings to allow the expression of grammatical case.

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈkʰris.tus/, [ˈkʰrɪs̠t̪ʊs̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈkris.tus/, [ˈkrist̪us]

Proper noun

Χus m sg (genitive Χī); second declension

1. Abbreviation of Christus.

Declension

Second-declension noun, singular only.

	singular
nominative	Χus
genitive	Χī
dative	Χō
accusative	Χum
ablative	Χō
vocative	Χe