Schedule & Booking

1. Pukua bara tampek iko bukak?

   What time does this place open?

   Usage

   Asks when a shop or attraction opens

   Grammar Note

   "Pukua bara" asks the time. "Bukak" is the dictionary word for open (Indonesian "buka"). This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

2. Pukua bara tutuik?

   What time does it close?

   Usage

   Asks closing time

   Grammar Note

   "Tutuik" is a dictionary word (Indonesian "tutup"). This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

3. Lai ado barih urang nan panjang?

   Is there a long queue?

   Usage

   Asked at a popular shop or stop to gauge the wait

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary explains "barih" as an unbroken chain or a straight line, and translates Indonesian "antre" as "babarih" (to line up). No dedicated noun for queue was verified, so "a line of people" is used. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

4. Bara lamo parjalanannyo?

   How long does the journey take?

   Usage

   Asks how long a bus or car trip takes

   Grammar Note

   "Lamo" is long in time in the dictionary. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

5. Bilo barangkek barikuik?

   When is the next departure?

   Usage

   Asks when the next bus or boat leaves

   Grammar Note

   "Bilo" is the dictionary word for when. "Barangkek" means depart and "barikuik" means next. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

6. Bisuak kito batamu pukua bara?

   What time shall we meet tomorrow?

   Usage

   Fixes tomorrow's meeting time with a guide or friend

   Grammar Note

   "Bisuak" (tomorrow) and "kito" (we, including the listener) are both in the dictionary. "Batamu" is glossed as visiting, but it is also used for meeting. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

7. Ari Akaik libur?

   Is Sunday a day off?

   Usage

   Checks whether a shop or office is closed on Sunday

   Grammar Note

   The dictionary gives "Akaik" for Indonesian "Ahad" (Sunday). "Minggu" also means week, so "Akaik" is used for Sunday. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

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