Dumnezeu

== Romanian == === Alternative forms === dumnezeu — uncommon Dumnedzeu, dumnedzeu — archaic Dumned̦eu, dumned̦eu — obsolete === Etymology === Inherited from Latin Domine Deus (vocative) ("Lord God"). Compare Italian domineddio, Old Occitan Domerdieus, Occitan domnideu, French damedieu, Aromanian Dumnidzã, Dumidze, Dumãdze. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [dum.neˈzew] === Proper noun === Dumnezeu m (genitive and dative lui Dumnezeu) God ==== Usage notes ==== Usually found in the uppercase form. Plural is also uncommon. When talking about the Christian God, the genitive and dative forms are constructed using the preposed lui that is used for (some) names: lui Dumnezeu. ==== Synonyms ==== Domn / Doamne (when used as a vocative) ==== Related terms ==== Dumnezeiță dumnezeu zeiță zeu zău