Meaning of kryžius | Babel Free
ˈkriːʒʲʊsDefinitions
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cross Ancient-Rome, historical
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misery, hardship; misfortune (by implicit comparison with the crucifixion) figuratively
- cross (symbol of the Christian faith)
- cross ((non-religious) decoration in the shape of a cross)
- cross (symbol, ornament or decorative element, consisting of at least two lines that cross)
Equivalents
English
cross
Examples
“mirti ant kryžiaus”
to die on the cross
“mirtis ant kryžiaus”
death on the cross
“medinis, marmurinis, auksinis kryžius”
wooden, marble, golden cross
“kapo kryžius”
grave cross
“Kryžių kalnas”
the Hill of Crosses
“padaryti kryžiaus ženklą”
to make the sign of the cross
“Vyčio Kryžiaus ordino Didysis kryžius”
the Order of the Cross of Vytis
“keltiškas kryžius”
the Celtic cross
“Maltos kryžius”
the Maltese cross
“Patriarcho kryžius”
the patriarchal cross
“Šv. Andriaus, Šv. Jurgio kryžius”
St Andrew's, St George's cross
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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