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"Temple" in German: Tempel
der Tempel
Temple in German is der Tempel. Say Wir besuchen den Tempel. Plural is die Tempel. For body temples (sides of the head), Schläfen is different.
Sightseeing
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How to pronounce Tempel
Say it
TEM-pel
/ˈtɛmpl̩/
TEM-pel. Short e. Soft final -el.
"Temple" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Tempel | the temple Religious building. | Religious building. |
| im Tempel | in the temple Location. | Location. |
| zum Tempel | to the temple Motion. | Motion. |
| die Tempelanlage | the temple complex Tourism. | Tourism. |
How to use Tempel in real life
- 1Sightseeing
Der Tempel öffnet früh am Morgen.
The temple opens early in the morning.
Der Tempel.
- 2Quiet
Im Tempel sprechen alle leise.
In the temple everyone speaks quietly.
Im Tempel.
- 3Map
Der Weg zum Tempel ist ausgeschildert.
The path to the temple is signposted.
Zum Tempel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tempel
Incorrect: die Tempel (singular)
Correct: der Tempel
Singular is masculine: der Tempel.
Incorrect: die Schläfen for a building
Correct: der Tempel
Schläfen are temples on the head.
Good to know
Travel guides list Tempel across Asia and antiquity sites. In German towns you more often see Kirche or Synagoge; Tempel still appears in museum and travel talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a city visit abroad
ChatPal
Wollen wir zuerst den Tempel sehen?
Do we want to see the temple first?
You
Ja. Der Tempel soll besonders alt sein.
Yes. The temple is supposed to be especially old.
ChatPal
Dann früh hin. Am Tempel wird es voll.
Then go early. It gets crowded at the temple.
You
Gute Idee. Schuhe ausziehen nicht vergessen.
Good idea. Don't forget to take shoes off.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Temple" in German
How do you say temple?
Der Tempel.
In the temple?
Im Tempel.
Gender?
Masculine: der Tempel.
Head temples?
Die Schläfen—not Tempel.
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