Religion & Temples

1. Mpingo uli kuti?

   Where is the church?

   Usage

   "mpingo" means congregation or church

   Grammar Note

   Class 3, hence "uli"; in the Bible it often means the assembly. Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

2. Mzikiti uli kuti?

   Where is the mosque?

   Usage

   Many Malawians are Muslim; asks for a mosque

   Grammar Note

   Class 3, hence "uli". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

3. Ndikufuna kupemphera.

   I want to pray.

   Usage

   Used when asking for a place or time to pray

   Grammar Note

   "kupemphera" occurs 37 times in the Bible. Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

4. Kodi ndingalowe?

   May I come in?

   Usage

   Check before entering a place of worship

   Grammar Note

   The root -lowa means "enter". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

5. Pemphero

   Prayer

   Usage

   Prayer; 75 occurrences in the Bible

   Grammar Note

   A class 5 noun.

6. Mulungu

   God

   Usage

   The word for God; treat the subject with respect

   Grammar Note

   A class 1 noun.

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