Religion & Temples

1. Place of worship dey near here?

   Is there a place of worship nearby?

   Usage

   For finding a church or mosque; mosques are more common in the north and churches in the south

   Grammar Note

   Word order does not change in questions. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

2. I believe say God dey.

   I believe God exists

   Usage

   When faith comes up; speak respectfully about religion

   Grammar Note

   say introduces a clause meaning 'that'; dey means 'exist'. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

3. God go protect you.

   May God protect you

   Usage

   At parting or as thanks; works for both Christians and Muslims

   Grammar Note

   go marks the future and here carries the sense of a wish. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

4. I wan go church.

   I want to go to church

   Usage

   When you want to join a Sunday service

   Grammar Note

   go takes the place directly. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

5. I wan go mosque.

   I want to go to the mosque

   Usage

   When visiting, dress modestly and take off shoes at the entrance

   Grammar Note

   go takes the place directly. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

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