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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altar

[Substantiv]

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

altare, nattvardsbord

Ex: The priest placed the chalice and paten on the altar before the Eucharistic celebration .Prästen placerade kalken och patén på **altaret** före eukaristifirandet.

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cross

[Substantiv]

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

kors, krucifix

Ex: The cross is an important symbol in Christian religious ceremonies .**Korset** är en viktig symbol i kristna religiöser ceremonier.

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atheism

[Substantiv]

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

ateism, icke-tro på en högre makt

Ex: Atheism often sparks discussions about the nature of existence .**Ateism** väcker ofta diskussioner om tillvarons natur.

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Buddhism

[Substantiv]

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

buddhism, buddhistisk religion

Ex: Buddhism has a rich history of art and architecture , including famous statues of the Buddha .**Buddhismen** har en rik historia av konst och arkitektur, inklusive berömda statyer av Buddha.

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Christian

[Substantiv]

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

kristen

Ex: Many Christians gather on Sundays for worship and fellowship.Många **kristna** samlas på söndagar för tillbedjan och gemenskap.

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Christianity

[Substantiv]

the Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred

kristendom

Ex: Christianity teaches the importance of love , forgiveness , and compassion for others .**Kristendomen** lär ut vikten av kärlek, förlåtelse och medkänsla för andra.

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Hindu

[Substantiv]

a person who believes in Hinduism

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

[Substantiv]

a person who believes in Judaism and belongs to the Jewish community

Jude, Israelit

Ex: The synagogue served as a central place of worship for local Jews.Synagogan fungerade som en central plats för tillbedjan för lokala **judar**.

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Jewish

[adjektiv]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

judisk, relaterad till judendomen

Ex: Many Jewish families celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a menorah and exchanging gifts .Många **judiska** familjer firar Hanukkah genom att tända en menorah och byta presenter.

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Muslim

[Substantiv]

a person who believes in Islam

Muslim, Muslimsk kvinna

Ex: The Quran serves as the holy book for Muslims, guiding their beliefs and practices.Koranen fungerar som den heliga boken för **muslimer**, styr deras tro och praxis.

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pagan

[Substantiv]

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

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

[Substantiv]

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

Herre, Gud

Ex: The sermon focused on the attributes of the Lord and how they influence the lives of the faithful.Predikan fokuserade på **Herrens** egenskaper och hur de påverkar de troendes liv.

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Bible

[Substantiv]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Bibeln, den heliga skrift

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.**Bibeln** har översatts till många språk, vilket gör den tillgänglig för många.

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Gospel

[Substantiv]

any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

Evangelium, Evangelium enligt Matteus

Ex: The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount .**Evangeliet** enligt Matteus innehåller Bergspredikan.

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heaven

[Substantiv]

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

himmel, paradis

Ex: Legends speak of a paradise known as heaven, reserved for the righteous .Legender talar om ett paradis känt som **himmel**, reserverat för de rättfärdiga.

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hell

[Substantiv]

the realm of Satan and the evil forces in which sinners suffer after death eternally

helvetet, gehenna

Ex: The teachings often emphasize the importance of repentance to avoid hell.Lärorna betonar ofta vikten av omvändelse för att undvika **helvetet**.

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sin

[Substantiv]

any act that goes against the law of God

synd

Ex: The concept of sin often plays a central role in discussions of morality .Begreppet **synd** spelar ofta en central roll i diskussioner om moral.

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vice

[Substantiv]

any immoral act that is against the law of God

last, synd

Ex: She sought guidance to overcome her vices and live a more fulfilling life .Hon sökte vägledning för att övervinna sina **lastar** och leva ett mer meningsfullt liv.

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grace

[Substantiv]

a state of being blessed by God

nåd, välsignelse

Ex: She expressed her gratitude for the grace that had been bestowed upon her family .Hon uttryckte sin tacksamhet för den **nåd** som hade skänkts hennes familj.

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pride

[Substantiv]

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

stolthet, högfärd

Ex: Her pride made it difficult for her to accept constructive criticism .Hennes **stolthet** gjorde det svårt för henne att acceptera konstruktiv kritik.

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greed

[Substantiv]

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

girighet, begär

Ex: Overcoming greed requires cultivating a mindset of contentment and generosity .Att övervinna **girighet** kräver att man odlar en sinnesstämning av tillfredsställelse och generositet.

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lust

[Substantiv]

the excessive desire for having sexual affairs considered to be a sin

lust, begär

Ex: Lust can sometimes lead to impulsive decisions that one might regret later .**Lust** kan ibland leda till impulsiva beslut som man kan ångra senare.

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envy

[Substantiv]

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

avund

Ex: Overcoming envy involves appreciating one 's own strengths and accomplishments rather than comparing oneself to others .Att övervinna **avund** innebär att uppskatta ens egna styrkor och framgångar istället för att jämföra sig med andra.

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laziness

[Substantiv]

the state of being inactive or doing nothing considered to be a sin

lattja

Ex: Laziness is often seen as a barrier to achieving personal goals.**Lättja** ses ofta som ett hinder för att uppnå personliga mål.

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to confess

[Verb]

to admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest

bekänna, erkänna

Ex: She felt a sense of relief after choosing to confess her sins .Hon kände en känsla av lättnad efter att ha valt att **bekänna** sina synder.

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to convert

[Verb]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

konvertera, byta religion

Ex: Following a period of spiritual awakening , Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism .Efter en period av andlig uppvaknande fattade Emily beslutet att **konvertera** till judendomen.

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to forgive

[Verb]

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

förlåta, ursäkta

Ex: Last year, the family forgave their relative for past wrongs.Förra året **förlät** familjen sin släkting för tidigare fel.

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to trust

[Verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

lita på, tro

Ex: I trust him because he has never let me down .Jag **litar** på honom för han har aldrig svikit mig.

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devil

[Substantiv]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

djävul, demon

Ex: Some cultures have festivals where they symbolically chase away the devil to bring good fortune .Vissa kulturer har festivaler där de symboliskt driver bort **djävulen** för att bringa lycka.

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prophet

[Substantiv]

a person who speaks to God and leads people to do right things

profet, budbärare

Ex: Her interest in prophets led her to explore various religious texts.Hennes intresse för **profeter** ledde henne att utforska olika religiösa texter.

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minister

[Substantiv]

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

minister, pastor

Ex: The minister's role extends beyond the pulpit to pastoral care and community outreach .**Ministerns** roll sträcker sig bortom predikstolen till pastoral omsorg och samhällsarbete.

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service

[Substantiv]

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

gudstjänst, religiös ceremoni

Ex: He volunteered to help with the music during the church service.Han anmälde sig frivilligt för att hjälpa till med musiken under kyrkans **gudstjänst**.

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soul

[Substantiv]

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

själ

Ex: The haunting melody of the song seemed to touch the very soul of everyone who heard it .Den haunting melodin av låten verkade röra vid **själen** hos alla som hörde den.

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spiritual

[adjektiv]

relating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.

andlig, religiös

Ex: The community gathered for a spiritual ceremony to honor their ancestors .Gemenskapen samlades för en **andlig** ceremoni för att hedra sina förfäder.

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grave

[Substantiv]

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in

grav, gravplats

Ex: She placed flowers on her mother 's grave every year on her birthday .Hon lade blommor på sin mors **grav** varje år på hennes födelsedag.

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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

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

[adjektiv]

believing firmly in a particular religion

from, religiös

Ex: Despite facing challenges, he remains devout in his commitment to Islam, praying faithfully five times a day.Trots utmaningar förblir han **from** i sitt engagemang för islam och ber troget fem gånger om dagen.

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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

Ex: She valued the guidance and wisdom her godfather shared over the years .Hon uppskattade den vägledning och visdom som hennes **gudfar** delat med sig av under åren.

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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

Ex: He appreciated his godmother's guidance throughout his life .Han uppskattade sin **gudmoders** vägledning genom hela sitt liv.

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karma

[Substantiv]

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

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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