Hiking & Trekking

9 phrases · Minangkabau with romanization, English and audio

  1. Jalan ko pai ka kama?

    Where does this trail lead?

    Usage

    Asks where a path goes at a fork or trailhead

    Grammar Note

    Also seen as "Kama arah pantai?"; "pai" and "kama" are dictionary words. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  2. Bara panjang jalannyo?

    How long is the trail?

    Usage

    Asks the length of a route

    Grammar Note

    "Panjang" is also used in other cards; the ending -nyo means the or its. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar

  3. Lai ado peta jalan mandaki?

    Is there a trail map?

    Usage

    Asks for a trail map at a trailhead or visitor point

    Grammar Note

    "Mandaki" is a dictionary word meaning to climb. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  4. Bara tinggi puncaknyo?

    How high is the summit?

    Usage

    Asks the height of the summit

    Grammar Note

    "Puncak" means summit. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  5. Jalan mandaki bukak ari ko?

    Is the trail open today?

    Usage

    Worth asking before a climb, especially on volcanoes with access limits

    Grammar Note

    This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  6. Ambo panek. Kito istirahaik saketek.

    I'm tired. Let's rest for a bit.

    Usage

    Suggests a rest on the way up

    Grammar Note

    "Panek" is a dictionary word meaning tired (example "inyo lah panek dek bajalan jauah"). This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  7. Baa cuaco di jalan mandaki?

    What is the weather like on the trail?

    Usage

    Asks about the weather before heading up; mountains often rain in the afternoon

    Grammar Note

    "Cuaco" (weather) is also used in the weather cards. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar

  8. Ambo tasasek. Kama arah pintu masuak jalan mandaki?

    I'm lost. Which way is the trailhead?

    Usage

    Used when lost, to ask someone for the trailhead

    Grammar Note

    "Tasasek" is a dictionary word. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  9. Masih jauah ka puncak?

    How much further to the summit?

    Usage

    Ask hikers coming down how far is left

    Grammar Note

    "Masih jauah?" follows the same pattern as other cards; "ka" means to. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar

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