German word

Moschee

Pronunciation

IPA/mɔˈʃeː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmosque

Example

Wir gehen morgen in die Moschee.

We're going to the mosque tomorrow.

Illustration for Moschee (mosque)

More examples

Die Moschee spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Viertel.

The mosque plays an important role in the neighborhood.

Core concept

A calm interior where communal prayer and local gatherings share the same sacred space.

Common phrases

  • das Innere der Moschee

    the interior of the mosque

  • die kulturelle Rolle der Moschee

    the cultural role of the mosque

  • die Lage der Moschee

    the location of the mosque

Similar words

Kirche: A building or worship space used for Christian services and rituals.
Synagoge: A building or worship space used for Jewish prayer and religious events.
Tempel: A religious building or sanctuary used for worship and rituals.
Gebetsraum: A small indoor space set aside for prayer or worship.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für ein muslimisches Gotteshaus, in dem rituelle Gebete und Versammlungen abgehalten werden.

Word origin

The German noun is a borrowing from French mosquée, which derives from Arabic masjid, a term for a place of worship.

Usage tips

  • For a fixed location, 'in der Moschee' uses the dative, while entering one takes the accusative in 'in die Moschee'.

Related words

  • Moscheeleitungmosque managementnoun
  • Moscheebaumosque constructionnoun

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