die Moschee
Translation
mosque
Examples
Die Moschee ist sehr groß.
The mosque is very large.
Wir besuchen heute eine Moschee.
We are visiting a mosque today.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the mosque ((in+4)) to go to the mosque On Fridays, many Muslims go to the mosque.
to visit a mosque ((et4)) to visit a mosque We are visiting a mosque today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gebetshaus (house of prayer); Antonyms: Kirche (church), Synagoge (synagogue)
Etymology
From Italian 'moschea', derived from the Arabic word 'masjid', which means 'place of prostration'.
Memory Tips
Think of the intricate 'mosaics' that decorate a 'Moschee' to help remember the word.