Sports & Activities

8 phrases · Minangkabau with romanization, English and audio

  1. Dima ambo dapek manonton patandiangan?

    Where can I watch the match?

    Usage

    Asks where to watch a football or other match

    Grammar Note

    This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  2. Ambo nio main bulu tangkis

    I would like to play badminton

    Usage

    Says you want to play a sport; badminton is widely popular

    Grammar Note

    "Nio" is the dictionary word for want. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  3. Lai ado gym dakek siko?

    Is there a gym nearby?

    Usage

    Looks for a place to exercise during a stay

    Grammar Note

    "Dakek" means near. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  4. Patandiangan mulai pukua bara?

    What time does the match start?

    Usage

    Checks the start time before going to watch

    Grammar Note

    This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  5. Buliah ambo ikuik main?

    Can I join the game?

    Usage

    Asks a group playing in a field or court if you can join

    Grammar Note

    "Ikuik" is the dictionary word for following or joining. "Buliah ambo …?" asks "may I …?". This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  6. Bara biaya untuak main?

    How much does it cost to play?

    Usage

    Asks the fee for a court or facility

    Grammar Note

    "Biaya" means cost and has the same form as Indonesian. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  7. Lai ado kolam renang dakek siko?

    Is there a swimming pool nearby?

    Usage

    Looks for somewhere to swim

    Grammar Note

    The native verb "baranang" (to swim) is also in the dictionary. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

  8. Lai ado kelas untuak pemula?

    Do you have a beginner class?

    Usage

    Looks for a beginner level in a sport or dance activity

    Grammar Note

    "Kelas" is a loanword. This is a sentence composed from dictionary-verified words

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