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“monastery” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkloːstɐ/

Example

Die Klöster in dieser Region sind alt.

The monasteries in this region are old.

Illustration for Kloster (monastery)

How to say “monastery” in German

“Monastery” in German is Kloster.

An enclosed religious community organized around shared living, work, and worship.

Full entry for Kloster: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kloster

Man kann im Kloster oft alte Handschriften sehen.

You can often see old manuscripts in the monastery.

Tips for using Kloster

  • Kloster is neuter, with the forms das Kloster and die Klöster; the plural changes the vowel.

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