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Gotteshaus

house of worship, place of worship

noun GOT-tes-hows Rare
People & Society Religion

Usage Note

Gotteshaus is a neutral, cross-denominational term for any sacred building — church, mosque, synagogue, or temple — and is therefore common in interfaith or official texts where a neutral term is preferred.

Examples

"Jedes Gotteshaus in der Stadt wurde für die Gedenkfeier geöffnet."

Natural Translation

Every house of worship in the city was opened for the memorial service.

Literal Translation

Every house-of-worship in the city was for the memorial-service opened.

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