Usage Note
Tempel denotes a temple of worship, never the temple on the side of your head (that is Schläfe in German) — a classic false friend. Its plural is unchanged: die Tempel.
Examples
"Der Tempel steht am Fluss."
Natural Translation
The temple stands by the river.
Literal Translation
The temple stands at-the river.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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