How do you say "temple" in Russian?

Храм

Hram

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "temple" is Храм (Hram).

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Pronunciation

Read Hram as one short beats strung together, keeping "Hram" heavier than the rest because the first syllable is where the emphasis belongs.

Writing and usage

Храм is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Они посетили тихий храм на холме.

Oni posetili tihij hram na holme.

They visited a quiet temple on the hill.

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How to remember Храм

Treat "Hram" like a secret password that only a temple would recognize, and replay it in your head a couple of times.

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Questions about Храм

How do you pronounce Храм?

Read Hram as one short beats strung together, keeping "Hram" heavier than the rest because the first syllable is where the emphasis belongs.

Is Храм formal or casual?

Храм is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Храм used in Russian?

Храм is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Они посетили тихий храм на холме. (They visited a quiet temple on the hill.).

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