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B2 Ordlista - Religion

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om religion, såsom "ateism", "kristen", "jude" etc., förberedda för B2-inlärning.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
altar
altar
[Substantiv]

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

altare, nattvardsbord

altare, nattvardsbord

Ex: The priest blessed the bread and wine on the altar, preparing them for communion. 

Prästen välsignade brödet och vinet på altaret och förberedde dem för nattvarden.

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cross
cross
[Substantiv]

a representation of the structure on which Jesus Christ was executed, used as a symbol of Christianity

kors, krucifix

kors, krucifix

Ex: A large wooden cross stood at the front of the church. 
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atheism
atheism
[Substantiv]

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

ateism, icke-tro på en högre makt

ateism, icke-tro på en högre makt

Ex: The rise of atheism in the community led to more secular events. 

Uppkomsten av ateism i samhället ledde till fler sekulära evenemang.

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Buddhism
Buddhism
[Substantiv]

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples

buddhism, buddhistisk religion

buddhism, buddhistisk religion

Ex: She traveled to Thailand to learn more about the traditions and practices of Buddhism. 

Hon reste till Thailand för att lära sig mer om buddismens traditioner och praktiker.

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Christian
Christian
[Substantiv]

a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus or has been baptized

kristen

kristen

Ex: Many Christians gather on Sundays for worship and fellowship. 
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Christianity
Christianity
[Substantiv]

the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

kristendom,  kristen religion

kristendom, kristen religion

Ex: He converted to Christianity in his twenties. 
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Hindu
Hindu
[Substantiv]

a person who believes in Hinduism

hindu, tillhörande hinduismen

hindu, tillhörande hinduismen

Ex: He explored his identity as a Hindu by studying ancient texts like the Vedas. 

Han utforskade sin identitet som hindu genom att studera antika texter som Vedorna.

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Jew
Jew
[Substantiv]

a member of the Jewish people or a person whose religion is Judaism

jude

jude

Ex: David is the first Jew elected to lead the organization. 
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Jewish
Jewish
[adjektiv]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

judisk,  relaterad till judendomen

judisk, relaterad till judendomen

Ex: The synagogue is a place of worship for the Jewish community. 

Synagogan är en tillbedjansplats för det judiska samhället.

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Muslim
Muslim
[Substantiv]

a person who follows the religion of Islam

muslim

muslim

Ex: The event brought together Muslims from many different countries. 
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pagan
pagan
[Substantiv]

a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions

hedning, polyteist

hedning, polyteist

Ex: The community of pagans gathered to share traditions and rituals. 

Samhället av hedningar samlades för att dela traditioner och ritualer.

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the Lord
the Lord
[Substantiv]

God, particularly in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, signifying authority and divine power

Herre, Gud

Herre, Gud

Ex: The religious text emphasized the Lord's role as a protector and provider. 

Den religiösa texten betonade Herrens roll som beskyddare och försörjare.

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Bible
Bible
[Substantiv]

the sacred scriptures of Christianity, consisting of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Ex: His grandmother gave him a Bible for his birthday. 
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Gospel
Gospel
[Substantiv]

any of the first four books of the New Testament describing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

evangelium,  Evangelium

evangelium, Evangelium

Ex: The priest referred to a story found in John's Gospel. 
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heaven
heaven
[Substantiv]

the place where God or the gods are believed to live and where good people are believed to go after death

himmel,  paradis

himmel, paradis

Ex: The painting shows angels descending from heaven. 
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hell
hell
[Substantiv]

(in Christianity) the dwelling place of Satan and his forces, where sinners suffer eternal punishment

helvetet, underjorden

helvetet, underjorden

Ex: Some Christian traditions teach that sinners may be punished in hell. 
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sin
sin
[Substantiv]

an act that violates a religious or moral law

synd,  överträdelse

synd, överträdelse

Ex: The priest spoke about repentance for past sins. 
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vice
vice
[Substantiv]

immoral, wicked, or depraved behavior

last, fördärv

last, fördärv

Ex: The reformers claimed that poverty encouraged crime and vice. 
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grace
grace
[Substantiv]

(Christianity) the favor, help, or blessing believed to be freely given by God

nåd,  ynnest

nåd, ynnest

Ex: Christian teachings often emphasize faith and grace. 
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pride
pride
[Substantiv]

the quality of having excessive self-esteem that is considered a sin in religious beliefs

stolthet, högfärd

stolthet, högfärd

Ex: Her pride made it difficult for her to accept constructive criticism. 
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greed
greed
[Substantiv]

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

girighet, begär

girighet, begär

Ex: The story is a cautionary tale about the destructive effects of greed on relationships. 

Berättelsen är en varnande saga om de destruktiva effekterna av girighet på relationer.

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lust
lust
[Substantiv]

(in theology) excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire, considered a deadly sin

lust, begär

lust, begär

Ex: The sermon focused on controlling lust and other vices. 

Predikan fokuserade på att kontrollera lust och andra laster.

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envy
envy
[Substantiv]

a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have

avund

avund

Ex: The artist's talent and success were a source of envy among his peers. 

Konstnärens talang och framgång var en källa till avund bland hans kollegor.

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laziness
laziness
[Substantiv]

(in theology) indifference or inactivity in moral or virtuous practice, considered a deadly sin

lattja, slöhet

lattja, slöhet

Ex: Philosophers discuss laziness as a vice of the soul. 

Filosofer diskuterar lattja som en synd för själen.

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to confess

to tell God or a priest about one's sins in order to seek forgiveness

bekänna

bekänna

Ex: He felt relieved after confessing his sins. 
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to convert

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

konvertera, byta religion

konvertera, byta religion

Ex: He converted to Islam in his twenties. 
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to forgive

to stop feeling anger or resentment toward someone for something they have done

förlåta,  förlåta

förlåta, förlåta

Ex: She forgave him after he sincerely apologized. 
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to trust
to trust
[Verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

lita på, tro

lita på, tro

Ex: I trust her to give me honest advice. 
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Devil
Devil
[Substantiv]

the supreme evil spirit believed to oppose God and tempt people to do wrong

Ex: The priest spoke about resisting the Devil and temptation. 
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prophet
prophet
[Substantiv]

someone believed to speak by divine inspiration or interpret the will of God

profet, siare

profet, siare

Ex: The prophet's teachings were recorded for future generations. 

Profetens läror nedtecknades för framtida generationer.

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minister
minister
[Substantiv]

a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance

minister, pastor

minister, pastor

Ex: The minister welcomed the congregation at the beginning of the service. 
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service
service
[Substantiv]

a religious ceremony of worship following a particular form, especially one held in a church

gudstjänst, religiös ceremoni

gudstjänst, religiös ceremoni

Ex: He volunteered to help with the music during the church service. 
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soul
soul
[Substantiv]

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

själ

själ

Ex: Some people believe the soul lives on after death. 
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spiritual
spiritual
[adjektiv]

relating to religion, worship, or sacred matters

andlig,  spirituell

andlig, spirituell

Ex: The ceremony combined traditional music with spiritual readings. 
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grave
grave
[Substantiv]

a place or hole in the ground where a dead body is buried

grav,  grift

grav, grift

Ex: Archaeologists discovered an ancient grave near the ruins. 
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godchild
godchild
[Substantiv]

(Christianity) a child to whom at a baptism ceremony a godparent promises to help take care of and teach them about the religion

gudbarn, dopbarn

gudbarn, dopbarn

Ex: She cherished the relationship she had with her godchild, sharing many experiences. 

Hon värdesatte relationen hon hade med sitt gudbarn, delade många upplevelser.

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devout
devout
[adjektiv]

believing firmly in a particular religion

from, religiös

from, religiös

Ex: The village is known for its devout population, with many residents participating in religious ceremonies. 

Byn är känd för sin fromma befolkning, med många invånare som deltar i religiösa ceremonier.

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godfather
godfather
[Substantiv]

(Christianity) a man who promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion at a baptism ceremony

gudfar, fadder

gudfar, fadder

Ex: The godfather often participated in family gatherings and celebrations. 

Gudfadern deltog ofta i familjesammankomster och firanden.

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godmother
godmother
[Substantiv]

(Christianity) a woman who, during a baptism ceremony, promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion

gudmor, dopförälder

gudmor, dopförälder

Ex: He appreciated his godmother's guidance throughout his life. 

Han uppskattade sin gudmoders vägledning genom hela sitt liv.

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karma
karma
[Substantiv]

a belief that one will get the reward or face the consequences of one's good or bad actions

karma, öde

karma, öde

Ex: Understanding karma helps people make ethical choices and cultivate positive virtues. 

Att förstå karma hjälper människor att göra etiska val och odla positiva dygder.

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