monastery
The monks live in a quiet monastery in the mountains.
Die Mönche leben in einem ruhigen Kloster in den Bergen.
Gebäude oder Anlage, in der Mönche oder Nonnen nach religiösen Regeln leben
The ancient monastery was founded in the 12th century.
Das antike Kloster wurde im 12. Jahrhundert gegründet.
She visited a Buddhist monastery during her trip to Thailand.
Sie besuchte ein buddhistisches Kloster während ihrer Reise nach Thailand.
Often associated with Christian religious orders, but can also refer to similar institutions in other religions (e.g., Buddhist monasteries).
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Verwandte Ausdrücke
Profi-Tipp
Distinguishing 'monastery' and 'convent'
In English, 'monastery' typically refers to male religious communities, while 'convent' refers to female ones. In German, 'Kloster' covers both, so context is key for precision.
Goldene Regel
Gender-neutral term in German
'Kloster' is gender-neutral in German, unlike in English where 'monastery' and 'convent' are gender-specific.
Wortursprung
From Late Latin monasterium, from Greek μοναστήριον (monastērion), from μοναχός (monakhos, 'monk'), from μόνος (monos, 'alone').
Verwendungshinweise
In German, 'Kloster' is the standard term for both male and female religious communities. For female communities, 'Nonnenkloster' or 'Frauenkloster' can be used, but 'Kloster' alone is sufficient in most contexts.