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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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