Sightseeing

1. Iko apo?

   What is this?

   Usage

   Asks about a building or exhibit while pointing at it

   Grammar Note

   "Iko" is this and "apo" is what; both are in the dictionary

2. Dima ...?

   Where is...?

   Usage

   Add a place name to ask where it is

   Grammar Note

   The question word "dima" (Indonesian "di mana")

3. Buliah ndak ambo foto?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Ask before taking a photo, especially of people

   Grammar Note

   "Buliah ndak ...?" asks "may I ...?" (same pattern as "Buliah ndak wak bukak jendela?"). "Foto" is a loanword that also appears under "poto" in the dictionary. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

4. Pukua bara bukak?

   What time does it open?

   Usage

   Asks when a sight or shop opens

   Grammar Note

   "Pukua bara" is what time (as in "Pukua bara kini?"); "bukak" is to open (in the dictionary). This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

5. Bara harago tiket?

   How much is the ticket?

   Usage

   Asks the price of an entry ticket

   Grammar Note

   "Tiket" is a loanword; "Bara harago ...?" is the price question pattern. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

6. Rancak bana!

   So beautiful!

   Usage

   An exclamation at a view or building

   Grammar Note

   "Rancak" means fine or pretty; "bana" means very

7. Bisa baok ambo ka ...?

   Can you take me to...?

   Usage

   Asks a guide or driver to take you somewhere

   Grammar Note

   "Baok" is in the dictionary meaning to carry or take; "bisa" is can. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

8. Tolong agiah peta kota

   Can I have a city map?

   Usage

   Asks for a map at an information desk

   Grammar Note

   "Kota" is town or city in the dictionary; "peta" is a loanword. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

9. Lai ado pamandu wisata?

   Is there a tour guide available?

   Usage

   Asks whether a guide is available

   Grammar Note

   "Pamandu" is a guide and "wisata" a loanword. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

10. Iko warisan budaya?

    Is this a cultural heritage site?

    Usage

    Asks whether a monument is a heritage site

    Grammar Note

    "Warisan budaya" is a pair of loanwords. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

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