die Synagogen
Translation
synagogues
Examples
In der Stadt gibt es zwei Synagogen.
There are two synagogues in the city.
Die alten Synagogen wurden restauriert.
The old synagogues were restored.
Grammar Patterns
to go ((to the synagogue)) to go ((to the synagogue)) We go to the synagogue on the Sabbath.
to visit ((a synagogue)) to visit ((a synagogue)) Tourists visit the old synagogue.
Similar Words
church, mosque, temple
Etymology
From Greek 'synagōgē' (assembly), from 'syn-' (together) + 'agein' (to lead). A place where people are 'led together' for worship.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'syn-' means 'together', like in 'synchronize'. A synagogue is a place where the Jewish community gathers 'together'.