Airport & Customs

8 phrases · West Frisian with romanization, English and audio

Jo paspoart, asjebleaft.
Your passport, please.
Usage
What an official says at border control
Grammar Note
A short request without a verb. "paspoart" is neuter
Wat is it doel fan jo besite?
What is the purpose of your visit?
Usage
A question at border control
Grammar Note
"doel" is neuter ("it doel"). "besite" is common gender
Hoefolle nachten bliuwe jo?
How many nights are you staying?
Usage
A question about the length of stay
Grammar Note
The plural of "nacht" is "nachten". With polite "jo" the verb is plural: "jo bliuwe"
Hawwe jo wat oan te jaan by de dûane?
Do you have anything to declare at customs?
Usage
A question at customs
Grammar Note
"oanjaan" means to declare or report. With "te" it is written "oan te jaan"
Myn bagaazje is net oankommen.
My luggage hasn't arrived.
Usage
To report missing luggage at the counter
Grammar Note
The perfect of arrival uses "wêze" + "oankommen". "bagaazje" is a collective singular for luggage
Dit is hânbagaazje.
This is carry-on luggage.
Usage
Used at security or the boarding gate
Grammar Note
"hânbagaazje" is "hân" (hand) + "bagaazje" (luggage)
Wannear begjint it ynstappen?
When does boarding begin?
Usage
Asks when boarding starts
Grammar Note
"ynstappen" is the verb "ynstappe" used as a noun with the article "it"
Wêr is de belestingfrije winkel?
Where is the duty-free shop?
Usage
Looks for the duty-free shop
Grammar Note
"belestingfrij" means free of tax. It takes -e before "winkel"

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