noun
die Moschee, -n
mosque
The German word "Moschee" is a noun that refers to a mosque, a place of worship for Muslims.
It is borrowed from the French word "mosquée", which in turn comes from the Arabic word "masjid" (مسجد), meaning place of prostration or place of worship.
Similar words:
- Haus Gottes (house of God; more generic)
- Tempel (temple; more general religious building)
Difference:
- "Moschee" specifically refers to Islamic places of prayer, while "Tempel" or "Haus Gottes" are more general and not specific to any religion.
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Examples
Die Moschee steht in der Mitte der Stadt.noun
The mosque stands in the middle of the city.
Eine Moschee hat in der Regel einen Gebetsraum.noun
A mosque usually has a prayer room.
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