Beach & Activities

1. Kama arah pantai?

   Which way to the beach?

   Usage

   Asks the way to a beach such as Pantai Padang

   Grammar Note

   "Kama" asks where to (a destination)

2. Ombaknyo rancak!

   The waves are great!

   Usage

   Said when admiring the waves at the coast

   Grammar Note

   "Ombak" is in the dictionary as wave; "-nyo" is the definite suffix. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

3. Ati-ati

   Be careful

   Usage

   A warning near waves or rocks; for something urgent say "Awas!"

   Grammar Note

   "Ati-ati" (be careful) follows the regular h-drop: Indonesian hati-hati becomes ati-ati. "Awas" is a similar warning

4. Paneh bana

   It is very hot

   Usage

   Says how hot it is on a sunny beach

   Grammar Note

   "Paneh" means hot (Indonesian "panas", final -as becomes -eh); "bana" means very. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

5. Buliah ambo sewa payuang pantai?

   Can I rent a beach umbrella?

   Usage

   Asks to rent shade on the beach

   Grammar Note

   In West Pasaman "sewa" is a different word meaning trousers, so do not confuse them. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

6. Aianyo janiah bana

   The water is so clear

   Usage

   Praises clear water at the sea or a lake such as Maninjau

   Grammar Note

   "Aia" is water (Indonesian "air" becomes "aia"). The dictionary glosses "janiah" as clear, not murky. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

7. Aman ndak baranang di siko?

   Is it safe to swim here?

   Usage

   Checks safety before swimming; ask a local person or lifeguard

   Grammar Note

   "Baranang" means to swim. "Aman" is of Arabic origin and means safe. "... ndak?" asks whether or not. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

8. Matoari tabanam rancak bana

   The sunset is so beautiful

   Usage

   A natural remark while watching the sunset at the Padang coast

   Grammar Note

   "Matoari tabanam" means sunset; "tabanam" is glossed as sinking out of sight. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

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