крст

Macedonian

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *krьstъ.

Noun

крст (krst) m

  1. cross

Inflection


Serbo-Croatian

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *krьstъ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kr̂st/

Noun

кр̏ст m (Latin spelling kȑst)

  1. (Serbia, Bosnia) cross, crucifix (also figuratively)

Usage notes

This word, in religious context, is used mainly by Orthodox Christians, and consequently generally more common among Serbs than Croats. Catholics (and Croats generally) tend to prefer the term кри̑ж.

Declension

Synonyms

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