Kraist

Marshallese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From English Christ, from Old English Crist, from Latin Christus, from Ancient Greek Χριστός (Khristós).

Pronunciation
  • MED phonemes: {kirahyij}
  • IPA(key): /kɨrˠaɰjɨtʲ/, [kɯrˠɑɑ̯i̯itʲ]

Proper noun

Kraist

  1. Christ

Usage notes

The spelling Kraist simulates English pronunciation. Actually pronounced the same as nativized form Kūraij, per Marshallese phonotactics.

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