Skiing & Winter Sports

1. Wêr kin ik útrissing foar it skyen hiere?

   Where can I rent ski equipment?

   Usage

   Asking where ski equipment can be rented

   Grammar Note

   "Skiing" is the noun form "it skyen" of the verb "skye". After "kin" the verb stays in the infinitive

2. Kin ik in skypas foar ien dei krije?

   Can I get a ski pass for the day?

   Usage

   Asking whether a one-day lift pass is available

   Grammar Note

   "Skypas" combines "skye" (to ski) and "pas" (pass). "Krije" means "to get"

3. Hokker pyste is geskikt foar begjinners?

   Which slope is suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Asking which slope suits beginners

   Grammar Note

   "Pyste" is a common-gender noun for a ski run. "Which" is "hokker"

4. Ik wol graach in skyles boeke.

   I'd like to book a ski lesson.

   Usage

   Saying you would like to book a ski lesson

   Grammar Note

   "Skyles" combines "skye" and "les" (lesson), a common-gender noun

5. Wêr is de stuoltsjelift?

   Where is the chairlift?

   Usage

   Asking where the chairlift is

   Grammar Note

   "Stuoltsjelift" combines "stuoltsje" (little chair) and "lift"

6. Is de pyste hjoed izich of leit der poeiersnie?

   Is the slope icy today, or is there powder snow?

   Usage

   Asking whether the slope is icy or covered in powder snow

   Grammar Note

   "Snow" is "snie" and "poeiersnie" is powder snow. "Leit der" literally means "lies there" and is used for snow that has settled

7. Ik bin fallen. Binne jo ferwûne?

   I fell. Are you hurt?

   Usage

   Saying you fell and asking whether the other person is hurt

   Grammar Note

   The perfect uses "wêze" plus the past participle ("Ik bin fallen"). The polite "jo" takes the plural "binne"

8. Hoe dreech is dizze pyste?

   How difficult is this slope?

   Usage

   Asking how difficult a slope is

   Grammar Note

   "Difficult" is "dreech". "Pyste" is common-gender, hence "dizze"

9. Is der in kafee of in plak om op te waarmjen yn 'e buert?

   Is there a café / warming area nearby?

   Usage

   Asking whether there is a café or a place to warm up nearby

   Grammar Note

   "Opwaarmje" is separable, so "te" goes between the parts ("om op te waarmjen"). "Yn 'e buert" means "nearby"

10. Ferhiere jo ek snowboards?

    Do you rent snowboards?

    Usage

    Asking whether snowboards are also available for rent

    Grammar Note

    "Ferhiere" is "to rent out", distinct from "hiere" (to rent as a customer). "Jo" takes the plural verb form

11. Hawwe jo in kaart fan 'e pysten?

    Do you have a slope / trail map?

    Usage

    Asking whether a map of the slopes is available

    Grammar Note

    The plural of "pyste" is "pysten". The polite "jo" takes the plural "hawwe"

12. Wat is de waarfoarsizzing foar moarn?

    What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?

    Usage

    Asking for tomorrow's weather forecast

    Grammar Note

    "Waarfoarsizzing" combines "waar" (weather) and "foarsizzing" (prediction). "Moarn" means "tomorrow"

13. Is it skygebiet hjoed iepen?

    Is the resort open today?

    Usage

    Asking whether the ski area is open today

    Grammar Note

    "Skygebiet" combines "skye" and "gebiet" (area), a neuter noun

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