MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country
tempel
Swedish word. In English: temple
A building for prayer and worship, for example in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Facts about the word
- Contacts with Hindus and Buddhists in Sweden began mainly in the 20th century, partly through travel to Asia and a growing interest in meditation and yoga. Sverige i fokus s. 43
- Today, Buddhists and Hindus in Sweden are found mainly among immigrants from countries where these religions are large. Sverige i fokus s. 43
- There are Buddhist and Hindu congregations and temples in various places in Sweden, where prayers, rituals and religious festivals are held. Sverige i fokus s. 43
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A temple is a building for prayer and worship, for example in Hinduism and Buddhism. It has nothing to do with the Riksdag or temperature.
The word belongs to Chapter 12: A secular state and a multi-religious country in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.