Massage & Spa

1. Ik wol graach in massaazje.

   I would like a massage.

   Usage

   Basic request at a spa or treatment room

   Grammar Note

   "wol graach" followed by a noun means "would like". "massaazje" is common gender

2. Kinne jo wat sêfter drukke?

   Can you press a little more gently?

   Usage

   To ask for less pressure

   Grammar Note

   "sêfter" is the comparative of "sêft" (soft). "wat" adds "a little"

3. Kinne jo wat hurder drukke?

   Can you press a little harder?

   Usage

   To ask for more pressure

   Grammar Note

   "hurder" is the comparative of "hurd" (hard)

4. Myn rêch docht sear.

   My back hurts.

   Usage

   Tells where it hurts; swap "rêch" for another body part

   Grammar Note

   "sear dwaan" means "to hurt". "Myn rêch docht sear" literally says "my back does sore"

5. Hokker massaazjes biede jo oan?

   What kinds of massages do you offer?

   Usage

   Asks for the treatment menu

   Grammar Note

   "oanbiede" is separable, so "oan" ends the clause ("biede jo oan")

6. Hoe lang duorret de behanneling?

   How long does the treatment take?

   Usage

   Asks how long the treatment lasts

   Grammar Note

   "behanneling" is common gender ("de behanneling")

7. Kinne jo myn skouders massearje?

   Can you massage my shoulders?

   Usage

   Asks for a particular area

   Grammar Note

   "masseare" is the verb "to massage". Shoulders are named in the plural, "skouders"

8. Dit is tige ûntspannend.

   This is very relaxing.

   Usage

   A comment during the treatment

   Grammar Note

   "tige" before an adjective means "very"

9. Hoefolle kostet in oere massaazje?

   How much does an hour of massage cost?

   Usage

   Asks the price per hour

   Grammar Note

   "oere" means "hour", and is also used for clock hours

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