NOUN

Messias/mɛˈsiːas/Messiah; savior; redeemer

Messias is a German noun that means Messiah, savior, or redeemer. It is pronounced /mɛˈsiːas/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Messiasse".

Definitions

1.the anointed savior or redeemer expected in Jewish and Christian belief(religion)

a.figure believed to deliver or save a people

Viele Christen sehen Jesus als den Messias an.Many Christians regard Jesus as the Messiah.

2.a person regarded as a savior or liberator(figurative)

a.someone seen as bringing hope or rescue

Der Erfinder wurde in der Branche als Messias gefeiert.The inventor was celebrated in the industry as a messiah.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Messiasdie Messiasse
Genitivedes Messiasder Messiasse
Dativedem Messiasden Messiassen
Accusativeden Messiasdie Messiasse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Messias" mean in English?
"Messias" means Messiah, savior, or redeemer. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Messias"?
"Messias" is pronounced /mɛˈsiːas/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Messias" der, die, or das?
"Messias" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Messias"?
The plural of "Messias" is "Messiasse".
What part of speech is "Messias"?
"Messias" is a noun in German.

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