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Russian
Etymology
Literally, “Christ was resurrected”, or more loosely translated as “Christ rose”. Calque of Greek Χριστός ανέστη (Christós anésti).
Pronunciation
Phrase
Христо́с воскре́с • (Xristós voskrés)
- Happy Easter
- Synonym: Христо́с воскре́се (Xristós voskrése)
Usage notes
- This is only the first part of the greeting. The reply from the other person or persons completes the greeting. For the reply, see вои́стину воскре́с (voístinu voskrés).
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Ukrainian
Etymology
Literally “Christ was resurrected” or “Christ has risen”. Calque of Greek Χριστός ανέστη (Christós anésti).
Pronunciation
Interjection
Христо́с воскре́с • (Xrystós voskrés)
- Happy Easter!
Usage notes
This is the first part of the greeting. It is answered with воі́стину воскре́с (voístynu voskrés) ("Truly, He has risen!").
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