Religion & Temples

1. Mångge i iglesia?

   MANG-ge i ig-LE-sya

   Where is the church?

   Usage

   Guam is predominantly Catholic — asking for a church location

   Grammar Note

   Iglesia is borrowed from the Spanish iglesia (church)

2. Yu' katoliko

   yu ka-TO-li-ko

   I am Catholic

   Usage

   Stating your religious affiliation

   Grammar Note

   katoliko is borrowed from the Spanish católico

3. Håfa na oran i misa?

   HAF-a na O-ran i MI-sa

   What time is Mass?

   Usage

   Asking about Mass times at a Catholic church

   Grammar Note

   Both oran and misa are borrowed from Spanish

4. Si Yu'os Ma'åse', Tåta

   si YU-os ma-AS-e TA-ta

   Thank God, Father (prayer expression)

   Usage

   A religious expression of gratitude to God the Father

   Grammar Note

   Tåta means "father/dad" and is also used as an address to God

5. I Semana Santa

   i se-MA-na SAN-ta

   Holy Week (an important Catholic observance in Guam)

   Usage

   Talking about Holy Week observances before Easter

   Grammar Note

   Semana Santa is a Spanish phrase used directly in Chamorro

6. Mangnginge' yu' gi tåno' Laina

   mang-NGING-e yu gi TA-no LA-ina

   I venerate in the land of Our Lady

   Usage

   Expressing veneration at Guam's Catholic sacred sites

   Grammar Note

   mangnginge' is a verb expressing acts of veneration or worship

7. Fiesta patronåt

   fi-ES-ta pa-tro-NAT

   Patron saint feast day (Patron Fiesta)

   Usage

   Talking about Guam's village patron saint celebrations

   Grammar Note

   patronåt is derived from the Spanish patrón (patron)

8. Magåhet na tinige' i Biblia

   ma-GA-het na ti-NI-ge i bi-BLI-a

   The words of the Bible are true

   Usage

   Expressing religious belief in scripture

   Grammar Note

   magåhet is an adjective meaning "true / accurate"

9. Guaha misa agupa'?

   GWA-ha MI-sa a-GU-pa

   Is there Mass tomorrow?

   Usage

   Checking whether there is Mass the next day

   Grammar Note

   agupa' is the adverb for "tomorrow"

10. Bendisión

    ben-di-SI-on

    Blessing (Benediction)

    Usage

    Seeking or giving a blessing at worship or before meals

    Grammar Note

    bendisión is borrowed from the Spanish bendición (blessing)

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