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1. Hoe sizze jo "tige tank" yn it Frysk?

   How do you say "thank you very much" in Frisian?

   Usage

   Asks how to say something; replace the quoted words

   Grammar Note

   Language names are capitalised (Frysk). "In a language" is "yn it" + name

2. Kinne jo wat stadiger prate, asjebleaft?

   Could you speak a little more slowly, please?

   Usage

   Asks someone to slow down

   Grammar Note

   "stadiger" is the comparative of "stadich" (slow). "Asjebleaft" can end the sentence

3. Kinne jo dat foar my opskriuwe?

   Could you write that down for me?

   Usage

   Asks someone to write down what they said

   Grammar Note

   "opskriuwe" is separable and stays in the infinitive after the modal

4. Wat betsjut dit wurd?

   What does this word mean?

   Usage

   Asks what a word means

   Grammar Note

   "wurd" is neuter, hence "dit". The 3rd person singular of "betsjutte" is "betsjut"

5. Ik lear Frysk — kinne wy tegearre oefenje?

   I'm learning Frisian — can we practice together?

   Usage

   Says you are learning and invites someone to practise together

   Grammar Note

   There is no progressive form; the present "lear" covers "am learning". "Frysk" is capitalised

6. Hoe sprekke jo dit út?

   How do you pronounce this?

   Usage

   Asks how to pronounce a word

   Grammar Note

   "útsprekke" is separable: "sprekke ... út" in a main clause

7. Wat is it pleatslike aksint of dialekt hjir?

   What is the local accent or dialect like here?

   Usage

   Asks about the local accent or dialect

   Grammar Note

   After "it", the adjective "pleatslik" takes -e before the noun

8. Ik bin in begjinner — hawwe jo geduld mei my, asjebleaft?

   I'm a beginner — please be patient with me!

   Usage

   Says you are a beginner and asks for patience

   Grammar Note

   "To be patient with" is "geduld hawwe mei". "Bin" is the 1st person singular of "wêze"

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