legliz
Haitian Creole
In Haitian Creole "church" is legliz, from French l'église with the article fused to the noun. Add a for legliz la.
To say "go to church" use ale nan legliz. Sunday services are common and people often say Mwen prale legliz.
Meaning: Christian place of worship (noun)
Did you know?
- The l at the start of legliz is the French article, which became part of the Creole word.
Examples in context
- Mwen prale legliz dimanch.I go to church on Sunday.
- Legliz la gran.The church is big.
- Nou ale nan legliz ansanm.We go to church together.
Example conversation
Neighbors Judith and Paul chat on Sunday morning.
- JudithOu prale kote?Where are you going?
- PaulMwen prale legliz.I am going to church.
- JudithBon jou dimanch!Have a good Sunday!
