Meaning 1neutral; religious and historical contexts · 82%
A sacred building used as a place of worship by a religious community.
Natural examples
Besucher ziehen vor dem Tempel ihre Schuhe aus.
Visitors remove their shoes before entering the temple.
Der Tempel wurde vor vielen Jahrhunderten erbaut.
The temple was built many centuries ago.
In der Nähe des Tempels liegt ein ruhiger Garten.
A quiet garden lies near the temple.
Usage note
Tempel is masculine and has the plural Tempel; it refers to places of worship in different religions and historical periods.
Mini-lesson: Tempel
A sacred building used as a place of worship by a religious community. Tempel is masculine and has the plural Tempel; it refers to places of worship in different religions and historical periods.
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