Remote Work

1. Is der in wurkromte yn 'e buert?

   Is there a workspace nearby?

   Usage

   Asks for a workspace nearby; there is no dedicated word for coworking, so "wurkromte" (work room) is used

   Grammar Note

   "yn 'e" is the contraction of "yn de". "Nearby" is "yn 'e buert"

2. Wat is it wifi-wachtwurd?

   What is the WiFi password?

   Usage

   Asks for the Wi-Fi password

   Grammar Note

   "wachtwurd" (password) is neuter, hence "it". The compound with "wifi" is joined with a hyphen (composed)

3. Mei ik hjir de hiele dei wurkje?

   Can I work here all day?

   Usage

   Asks whether you may work here all day

   Grammar Note

   "Here" is "hjir". "All day" is "de hiele dei"; "dei" means day, not Dutch "dag"

4. Ik moat in dokumint printsje of scanne.

   I need to print / scan a document.

   Usage

   Says you need to print or scan a document

   Grammar Note

   After "moat" the verbs stay in the infinitive. "dokumint" corresponds to Dutch "document"

5. Is der in stopkontakt by dizze stoel?

   Is there a power outlet near this seat?

   Usage

   Asks whether there is a power socket near this seat

   Grammar Note

   "stopkontakt" corresponds to Dutch "stopcontact". "This" is "dizze"

6. Ik haw om trije oere in online gearkomste.

   I have an online meeting at three o'clock.

   Usage

   Says you have an online meeting at a set time; swap in another time

   Grammar Note

   Clock time is "om ... oere". "I have" is "ik haw", not "ik ha". "gearkomste" means meeting

7. Wat kostet in deikaart of in abonnemint foar in moanne?

   What does a day pass or a monthly subscription cost?

   Usage

   Asks the price of a day pass or a monthly subscription

   Grammar Note

   "deikaart" is dei (day) + kaart (card/ticket). "abonnemint" is the Frisian spelling of "abonnement"

8. Hawwe jo in privee kantoar foar in dei?

   Do you have a private office for a day?

   Usage

   Politely asks whether a private office can be taken for a day

   Grammar Note

   "jo" takes the plural verb "hawwe". "kantoar" is a neuter noun

9. Is der in klûs dy't ik brûke kin?

   Is there a safe I can use?

   Usage

   Asks whether there is a safe that can be used for valuables

   Grammar Note

   In the relative clause the verbs go last ("ik brûke kin"). The 't in "dy't" is a contraction of "it"

10. Wêr kin ik hjir tichteby wat printsje litte?

    Where can I get something printed near here?

    Usage

    Asks where to get something printed nearby; paraphrased because there is no dedicated word for print shop

    Grammar Note

    "Have something done" is infinitive + "litte". "hjir tichteby" means near here

11. It ynternet is te stadich. Is der in fluggere ferbining?

    The internet is too slow — is there a faster connection?

    Usage

    Says the connection is too slow and asks for a faster one

    Grammar Note

    "Fast" is "fluch", the comparative is "flugger" (with -e: "fluggere"). "ynternet" starts with y

12. Ik wol graach in simkaart mei data keapje foar myn wurk.

    I'd like to buy a SIM card with data for work.

    Usage

    Says you want to buy a SIM card with data for work

    Grammar Note

    "keapje" means to buy and goes to the end after "wol". "wurk" means work

13. Is der in telefoanhokje of in rêstige romte om te belje?

    Is there a phone booth or quiet call room?

    Usage

    Asks for a phone booth or quiet room to make a call

    Grammar Note

    "om te" + infinitive means "in order to". "To call" is "belje"

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