kruisweg

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch cruuswech, from Latin via crucis. Equivalent to kruis +‎ weg.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkrœy̯s.ʋɛx/
  • Hyphenation: kruis‧weg

Noun

kruisweg m (plural kruiswegen)

  1. (Christianity, historical) The Passion of Jesus.
  2. (Christianity) Way of the Cross (stations depicting the Passion)
  3. (Christianity) Way of the Cross (religious devotion)
  4. (dated, now rare) crossroads
    Synonym: kruising

Derived terms
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