Religion & Temples

1. Dörf ich i d Chile?

   May I go into the church?

   Usage

   Used before entering a church to check it is allowed; Chile means church

   Grammar Note

   composed: dörfe expresses permission; Chile is feminine, hence d; the word is also written Chilche

2. Wänn fangt de Gottesdienscht aa?

   When does the church service start?

   Usage

   Asks when a church service begins

   Grammar Note

   composed: aafange is a separable verb, and aa goes to the end; Gottesdienscht is masculine

3. Isch s Fotografiere erlaubt?

   Is photography allowed?

   Usage

   Asks whether photos may be taken inside a church or place of worship

   Grammar Note

   composed: the verb Fotografiere is used as a neuter noun, like Standard German das Fotografieren

4. Gits da e Moschee?

   Is there a mosque here?

   Usage

   Asks where a place of worship is; mosques exist in the larger cities

   Grammar Note

   composed: Gits = git + s (es), 'there is'; Moschee is feminine

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