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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Messias | die Messiasse |
| Genitive | des Messias | der Messiasse |
| Dative | dem Messias | den Messiassen |
| Accusative | den Messias | die 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.
