Skiing & Winter Sports

1. Eski-ikastaroa nahi nuke hasiberrientzat.

   I'd like a ski lesson for beginners.

   Usage

   Signing up for ski school

   Grammar Note

   In a Basque compound the first element is the bare stem, so "eski-". "-entzat" = for (benefactive postposition)

2. Eski-ekipamendua alokatu nahi nuke.

   I'd like to rent ski equipment.

   Usage

   Renting ski gear

   Grammar Note

   In a Basque compound the first element is the bare stem, so "eski-". "nahi nuke" = I would like (conditional)

3. Zein da elur-baldintza?

   What are the snow conditions?

   Usage

   Checking snow conditions

   Grammar Note

   "Zein da" = which is / what is

4. Non eros dezaket eski-txartela?

   Where can I buy a lift pass?

   Usage

   Asking where to buy a lift pass

   Grammar Note

   In a Basque compound the first element is the bare stem, so "eski-". "dezaket" = I can (potential)

5. Zein da pisten zailtasun-maila?

   What is the difficulty level of the slopes?

   Usage

   Choosing a ski run

   Grammar Note

   "maila" = level, grade

6. Teleferikoa non dago?

   Where is the gondola / cable car?

   Usage

   Finding the gondola or cable car

   Grammar Note

   A cable car / gondola is "teleferiko". "Non dago" = where is

7. Eski-jantzien alokairua al dago?

   Is ski clothing rental available?

   Usage

   Checking for ski clothing rental

   Grammar Note

   In a Basque compound the first element is the bare stem, so "eski-". "al dago" = is there (question form)

8. Ume-parke bat al dago?

   Is there a kids' ski park?

   Usage

   Looking for a children's ski area

   Grammar Note

   "ume" = child (Basque)

9. Erorketa baten ostean min hartu dut.

   I've been injured after a fall.

   Usage

   Asking for help after an injury

   Grammar Note

   "baten ostean" = after (temporal construction)

10. Elurra freskoa al da gaur?

    Is the snow fresh today?

    Usage

    Checking for fresh powder snow

    Grammar Note

    "al da" = is it (question particle)

11. Zein pista gomendatzen duzu hasiberrientzat?

    Which slope do you recommend for beginners?

    Usage

    Asking for slope recommendations

    Grammar Note

    "duzu" = you do (transitive 2nd person subject)

12. Snowboard egiten al dezaket?

    Can I snowboard here too?

    Usage

    Checking if snowboarding is allowed

    Grammar Note

    "al dezaket" = can I (question potential)

13. Eguraldia aldatzen ari da — arriskutsua al da jarraitzea?

    The weather is changing — is it dangerous to continue?

    Usage

    Asking about safety in changing weather

    Grammar Note

    "ari da" = is in the process of (progressive)

14. Eski-txaleta edo txalet bateko ostatua nahi nuke.

    I'd like to stay at a ski lodge or chalet.

    Usage

    Looking for ski accommodation

    Grammar Note

    In a Basque compound the first element is the bare stem, so "eski-". "nahi nuke" = I would like (conditional)

15. Zenbat kostatzen da eguneko txartela?

    How much does a day pass cost?

    Usage

    Checking the price of a day pass

    Grammar Note

    "Zenbat" = how much (quantity question)

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