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temple

temple

Meaning of temple

religious building

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British English/ˈtɛmpəl/
American English/ˈtɛmpəl/
Russian transcription[ˈxram]
temple
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temple with Russian translation

temple usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В храме можно увидеть древние каменные статуи.

At the temple you can see ancient stone statues.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В храме звонят в колокол каждый час.

They ring the bell at the temple every hour.

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temple belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

templeхрам
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

temple synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between temple / church / cathedral / mosque / synagogue / chapel

🇬🇧English
temple

General term for a religious building; the primary word meaning 'a place of worship'.

A2Often

We visited an ancient temple on our trip.

Мы посетили древний храм во время поездки.

🇬🇧English

A Christian place of worship, typically where a congregation meets; often a parish building.

A2Very Often

They go to church every Sunday.

Они ходят в церковь каждое воскресенье.

🇬🇧English

The principal church of a diocese, often large and architecturally significant; a specific type of church.

A2Often

The cathedral dominates the city skyline.

Собор доминирует на фоне городского пейзажа.

🇬🇧English

A Muslim place of worship, with distinct religious practices and architecture (e.g., minarets).

A2Often

The mosque was filled for Friday prayers.

Мечеть была полна в пятничную молитву.

S
🇬🇧English
synagogue

A Jewish house of worship and community center, with services and study.

A2Rarely

They studied in the synagogue after services.

Они занимались в синагоге после службы.

C
🇬🇧English
chapel

A small place of worship, sometimes part of a larger building like a hospital, school, or palace.

A2Often

The castle has a private chapel for the family.

В замке есть частная капелла для семьи.

S
🇬🇧English
shrine

A holy or sacred place dedicated to a saint, deity, or relic; often a focus of pilgrimage.

A2Often

Pilgrims came to pray at the shrine.

Паломники приходили помолиться у святыни.

B
🇬🇧English
basilica

A large and important church, often granted special ceremonial status in the Catholic Church.

A2Rarely

The basilica attracts many tourists each year.

Базилика привлекает много туристов каждый год.

A
🇬🇧English
abbey

A monastic community and its buildings, led by an abbot or abbess; includes living quarters and often a church.

A2Rarely

The old abbey now houses a museum.

Старое аббатство теперь служит музеем.

S
🇬🇧English
sanctuary

A sacred or protected place; can mean the holiest part of a religious building or a place of refuge.

A2Often

The birds were released into a nature sanctuary near the temple.

Птиц выпустили в природное святилище рядом с храмом.

M
🇬🇧English
monastery

A community where monks or nuns live, usually including living quarters, workspaces, and a chapel or church.

A2Often

The monastery has been a center of learning for centuries.

Монастырь был центром обучения на протяжении веков.

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How to pronounce temple and what this word means

temple translation: храм. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce temple

/ˈtɛmpəl/

temple translation

храм

temple examples

At the temple you can see ancient stone statues.

temple transcription

/ˈtɛmpəl/, /ˈtɛmpəl/

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temple meaning: what does it mean?

religious building

temple pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

temple is pronounced as /ˈtɛmpəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

temple definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

At the temple you can see ancient stone statues. Translation: В храме можно увидеть древние каменные статуи.

Is temple part of Head and Face vocabulary?

Yes, temple (храм) can be learned in the Head and Face topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is temple part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, temple (храм) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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