monk
A monk is a man who is a member of a religious group and lives in a special building called a monastery. He usually lives a simple life, away from other people, focusing on prayer, meditation, and work.
Beispiele
3 von 5The monk woke up early every morning to pray in the temple.
The religious man started his day early with prayer in the sacred building.
The resident monk provided a formal blessing during the ceremony.
The man living in the monastery gave an official holy wish during the event.
I saw a monk buying some fruit at the local market today.
I noticed a religious man purchasing food at the shop.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the prefix 'mono-' which means 'one' or 'alone.' A monk often lives a solitary or separate life.
Schnelles Quiz
The ______ lived a very simple life in the mountain monastery.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: monk
Beispiele
The monk woke up early every morning to pray in the temple.
everydayThe religious man started his day early with prayer in the sacred building.
The resident monk provided a formal blessing during the ceremony.
formalThe man living in the monastery gave an official holy wish during the event.
I saw a monk buying some fruit at the local market today.
informalI noticed a religious man purchasing food at the shop.
Historical records show that the monk was responsible for copying ancient books.
academicEvidence indicates the religious man had the job of writing out old texts.
The tourism board partnered with the monk community to preserve the historical site.
businessThe business group worked with the religious men to keep the old building safe.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
monk's habit
The traditional clothing worn by a monk
live like a monk
To live a very simple and disciplined life without many things
monk's cell
The small, simple room where a monk sleeps
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A monk is a man in a religious order, while a nun is a woman in a religious order.
A priest usually works with the public in a church, while a monk often lives a quiet life in a monastery.
Nutzungshinweise
The word monk is used for men in many different religions, including Christianity and Buddhism. It implies a life of discipline and separation from modern society.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'monk' to describe a female religious worker; remember to use 'nun' for women.
Merkhilfe
Think of the prefix 'mono-' which means 'one' or 'alone.' A monk often lives a solitary or separate life.
Wortherkunft
From the Greek word 'monakhos,' which means 'solitary' or 'living alone.'
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Asian cultures, monks are highly respected and are often seen collecting alms (food donations) in the morning.
Schnelles Quiz
The ______ lived a very simple life in the mountain monastery.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: monk
Verwandtes Vokabular
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complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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