What is the Italian word for 'church'?
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By mastering this deck, you'll be able to confidently identify and describe various places of worship in Italy, enhancing your comprehension of religious contexts and enabling more meaningful participation in cultural or religious visits. This knowledge will also support your ability to navigate religious discussions and understand related signage or literature in Italian-speaking environments.
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| 1 | What is the Italian word for 'church'? |
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Vocabulary for churches, mosques, temples, and other religious sites in Italy.
Chiesa |
| Think of the common Italian term associated with Christianity. |
| 2 | How do you say 'mosque' in Italian? | Moschea | Similar to the English word, with an Italian ending. |
| 3 | What is the Italian term for 'temple' (general place of worship)? | Tempio | Remember the Latin root 'temple' for this word. |
| 4 | Translate 'cathedral' into Italian. | Cattedrale | Related to 'cathedral' in English, indicating a principal church. |
| 5 | What is the Italian word for 'chapel'? | Capella | A small private or auxiliary place of worship. |
| 6 | How do you say 'place of worship' in Italian? | Luogo di culto | Literally 'place of worship' - useful for general references. |
| 7 | What is the Italian term for 'synagogue'? | Sinagoga | Similar to the English word, adapted to Italian phonetics. |
| 8 | Translate 'pagoda' into Italian. | Pagoda | Borrowed from Asian architecture, used in Italian as well. |
| 9 | What is the Italian word for 'monastery'? | Monastero | A religious community of monks or nuns. |
| 10 | How do you say 'shrine' in Italian? | Santuario | Often a sacred or pilgrimage site. |
| 11 | What is the Italian term for 'abbey'? | Abbazia | A large monastery, often with historical significance. |
| 12 | Translate 'mosque' to Italian. | Moschea | Remember the phonetic similarity to the English word. |
| 13 | What is the Italian word for 'religious site'? | Sito religioso | Useful for describing any holy place in general. |
| 14 | How is 'cathedral' written in Italian? | Cattedrale | A key term for the main church in a city. |
| 15 | What is the Italian term for 'altar'? | Altare | Central element in many Christian places of worship. |
| 16 | Translate 'stained glass window' into Italian. | Vetrata colorata | A decorative window often found in churches. |
| 17 | What is the Italian word for 'bell tower'? | Campanile | A distinctive feature of many Italian churches. |
| 18 | How do you say 'prayer hall' in Italian? | Sala di preghiera | A space designated for prayer, especially in mosques or temples. |
| 19 | What is the Italian term for 'religious monument'? | Monumento religioso | A broad term encompassing various sacred structures. |
| 20 | Translate 'sacred site' into Italian. | Sito sacro | Used when referring to locations with spiritual significance. |
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