German word

Tempel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɛmpl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nountemple

Example

In der Stadt gibt es einen alten Tempel.

There is an old temple in the city.

Illustration for Tempel (temple)

More examples

Wir wollen morgen einen Tempel besuchen.

We want to visit a temple tomorrow.

Core concept

A freestanding sacred building where people gather for worship, prayer, or ritual.

Common phrases

  • einen Tempel besuchen

    visit a temple

  • im Tempel

    in the temple

  • antiker Tempel

    ancient temple

Similar words

Kirche: A Christian building for worship and Mass.
Moschee: A Muslim building for worship and congregational prayer.
Synagoge: A Jewish building for worship and community gatherings.
Pagode: A tower-shaped Buddhist or East Asian religious building for worship or memorial rites.

Definition in German

Ein meist freistehendes Gebäude, das für Rituale, Gebete oder Verehrung einer Religion dient.

Word origin

German Tempel comes through Latin templum, a term for a consecrated place set apart for religious use.

Usage tips

  • Tempel is masculine, with der Tempel in the singular and die Tempel in the plural; the plural has no ending.

Other meanings

  • shrinenoun

Related words

  • Tempelanlagetemple complexnoun
  • Tempelruinetemple ruinnoun
  • tempelartigtemple-likeadjective

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