der Templer
Templar
A member of the Order of the Temple, a medieval religious military order founded in the 12th century.
EXAMPLE
Der Templer trug das rote Kreuz auf seinem weißen Mantel.
The Templar wore the red cross on his white cloak.
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Meanings
der Templer
Templar
A member of the Temple Society, a religious community that emerged in the 19th century.
EXAMPLE
Der Templer wanderte mit seiner Gemeinschaft nach Palästina aus.
The Templar emigrated to Palestine with his community.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Templer, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Templer |
| genitive | des Templers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Templer | die Templer |
| accusative | den Templer | die Templer |
| dative | dem Templer | den Templern |
| genitive | des Templers | der Templer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Historical context
'Templer' (Templar) is mainly used in historical and religious history texts. In everyday life today, the word normally does not refer to a current profession or group.
EXAMPLE
Der Templer wird in dem historischen Roman als frommer Ritter dargestellt.
The Templar is portrayed as a devout knight in the historical novel.
Medieval collocations
The meaning relating to the medieval order is often recognized through combinations such as 'Templerorden' (Order of the Temple), 'Templerritter' (Templar knight), or 'mittelalterlicher Templer' (medieval Templar). References to the Crusades, castles, or the 12th and 13th centuries also belong to this context.
EXAMPLE
Der Templer verteidigte die Burg während des Kreuzzugs.
The Templar defended the castle during the Crusade.
Modern religious history
The meaning related to the Temple Society often appears alongside references to the 19th century, emigration, or Palestine. Words such as 'Tempelgesellschaft' (Temple Society) and 'Gemeinschaft' (community) help identify this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der Templer verließ Deutschland mit seiner Gemeinschaft und ging nach Palästina.
The Templar left Germany with his community and went to Palestine.
In real life
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