kruis

Meaning

Noun

1. (neuter) cross (X-shape)
2. (neuter) cross (such shape as used in heraldry)
3. (neuter) cross (execution device with such shape)
4. (figuratively, neuter) cross (difficult or tortuous situation)
5. (neuter) crotch
6. (neuter) sharp
7. (neuter) heads (side of a coin)

Verb

1. (first-person, form-of, indicative, present, singular) inflection of kruisen:
2. (form-of, indicative, present, second-person, singular) inflection of kruisen:
3. (form-of, imperative) inflection of kruisen:

Concepts

cross

sharp

fork

loin

hash

#️⃣

crotch

dagger

🗡️

heads

horse

🐴

croup

loins

number sign

pound sign

rood

seat

💺

slack

x

x

sharp sign

crucifix

grid

Synonyms

vork

kruisteken

lende

hekje

kruisbeeld

crucifix

paard

🐴

Pronounced as (IPA)

/krœy̯s/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: crûce

Inherited from Old Dutch: *krūci

In summary

From Middle Dutch crûce, from Old Dutch *krūci, from Latin crux (“cross”).