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How do you say "temple" in German?
der Tempel
In German, "temple" is der Tempel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TEM-pel', stress on the first syllable, sounding very close to the English word.
Grammar notes
der Tempel is masculine. Plural: der Tempel.
Example sentence
Sie besuchten einen ruhigen Tempel auf dem Hügel.
They visited a quiet temple on the hill.
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How to remember der Tempel
Tempel is essentially the English 'temple' with a German spelling, so this should stick right away.
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Questions about der Tempel
How do you say "temple" in German?
In German, "temple" is der Tempel. It is a noun.
Is der Tempel masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Tempel is masculine. Plural: der Tempel.
How is der Tempel used in a sentence?
Use der Tempel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie besuchten einen ruhigen Tempel auf dem Hügel. (They visited a quiet temple on the hill.).
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