No. 8,547 in German
kloster
Monastery.
In a sentence
Das Kloster liegt auf einem Hügel.
The monastery is situated on a hill.
Here, 'Kloster' refers literally to a monastery, a religious building inhabited by monks or nuns, giving a specific location context.
Viele Klöster bieten Gästen Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten an.
Many monasteries offer accommodation for guests.
In this case, 'Klöster' is the plural of 'Kloster', and the context deals with their role in hospitality and lodging.
Während meiner Reise besuchte ich ein verlassenes Kloster.
During my trip, I visited an abandoned monastery.
Here, 'Kloster' is used in its singular form to describe a specific place visited during someone's travels.
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