Laundry

1. Dima tampek mancuci baju nan paliang dakek?

   Where is the nearest laundromat / laundry service?

   Usage

   Asks where to get clothes washed

   Grammar Note

   The loanword "laundry" is rare, so it is phrased as "a place to wash clothes". This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

2. Bara lamo mancuci baju?

   How long does the laundry take?

   Usage

   Asks how long the washing will take when you drop it off

   Grammar Note

   "Lamo" is a dictionary word; with "bara" it asks for the duration. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

3. Lai ado sabun cuci?

   Do you have detergent?

   Usage

   Asks whether detergent is available at a laundry or guesthouse

   Grammar Note

   "Sabun cuci" combines "sabun" (soap) with cuci (wash) to mean laundry soap. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar

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