Hungarian - English

szentély

B2 Hungarian
temple, shrine, sanctuary
NOUN C1 LITERARY
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Usage pattern:
valaminek a szentélye
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Meaning
Place revered for an activity or ideal
Themes
metaphor |reverence |culture |activity |ideal |arts_entertainment |education |core_vocabulary
Definition

A place regarded as dedicated to or embodying a particular activity, pursuit, or ideal, often used metaphorically.

NOUN B2
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Meaning
holy place for worship or prayer
Themes
religion |worship |sacred_place |pilgrimage |travel
Definition

A holy place or structure, often dedicated to a god, spirit, or holy person, where people go to pray, worship, or make offerings.

NOUN B2
1
Usage pattern:
vki/vmi szentélye; szentély vkinek/vminek
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Meaning
place devoted to someone or something
Themes
memorial |tribute |fandom |personal_space |figurative |respect |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
Definition

A place, area, or arrangement of objects that strongly honors or focuses on a particular person, memory, or interest, and is treated with special respect, often in a non-religious or figurative way.

NOUN B2
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Meaning
holy place for worship
Themes
religion |sacred_place |worship |temple |church
Definition

A holy place used for religious worship, such as a part of a temple, church, or other religious building that is considered especially sacred.

NOUN B2 TECHNICAL
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Usage pattern:
a templom szentélye; a szentélyben
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Meaning
area around altar in church
Themes
church_architecture |christianity |altar |clergy |choir |religion
Definition

The area at the front of a Christian church, around or near the altar, that is usually slightly raised and reserved for clergy, choir, or other officials.

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