Hiking & Trekking

1. Rot ya i go we?

   Where does this trail lead?

   Usage

   Ask where trail leads

   Grammar Note

   "we" = where

2. Hamas longpela dispela rot?

   How long is this trail?

   Usage

   Ask trail length

   Grammar Note

   "longpela" = long

3. Dispela rot em i gutpela bilong man i no save wokabaut long bus?

   Is this trail suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Ask if trail suits beginners

   Grammar Note

   "bilong man i no save" = for someone who doesn't know

4. Wea mi inap kisim ol samting bilong wokabaut long bus?

   Where can I rent hiking gear?

   Usage

   Ask where to rent hiking gear

   Grammar Note

   Tok Pisin "ka" is borrowed from English "car" and means a motor car. Gear/equipment is "ol samting bilong ...". "Bilong wokabaut long bus" = for bush walking; "bus" is from English "bush" and means forest/hinterland.

5. I gat mep bilong rot?

   Is there a trail map available?

   Usage

   Request trail map

   Grammar Note

   "bilong rot" = of the road/trail

6. Hamas antap dispela maunten i gat?

   How high is the summit?

   Usage

   Ask summit height

   Grammar Note

   "antap" = up/high

7. Rot i openap tude?

   Is the trail open today?

   Usage

   Check if trail is open

   Grammar Note

   "tude" = today

8. Mi les pinis. Bai yumi malolo liklik?

   I'm tired. Shall we rest for a moment?

   Usage

   Suggest resting

   Grammar Note

   "pinis" marks completion

9. Hamas antap moa yumi mas klaem?

   What is the elevation gain?

   Usage

   Ask elevation gain

   Grammar Note

   "mas klaem" = must climb

10. Mi inap kisim gaid bilong hia?

    Can I hire a local guide?

    Usage

    Ask about hiring a guide

    Grammar Note

    "kisim" = get/hire

11. Lek bilong mi i bagarap. Mi nidim hep!

    I've injured my leg. I need help!

    Usage

    Emergency help request

    Grammar Note

    "bagarap" = damaged/broken

12. Dispela em i rot i go long [ples]?

    Is this the right path to [destination]?

    Usage

    Confirm trail direction

    Grammar Note

    "dispela" = this

13. I gat abus i save bagarapim man long rot hia?

    Are there dangerous animals in this area?

    Usage

    Ask about dangerous animals

    Grammar Note

    "i save bagarapim" = habitually harms

14. Wanem taim bilong weta long rot?

    What are the weather conditions on the trail?

    Usage

    Ask about trail weather conditions

    Grammar Note

    "taim bilong weta" = weather conditions

15. Mi lus. Hamas moa long stat rot?

    I'm lost. How far is it to the trailhead?

    Usage

    Express being lost on trail

    Grammar Note

    "Lus" is intransitive and takes no object. The correct form is "Mi lus". Do not "correct" it to "lusim rot" — that means to stray off the road. "Hamas moa" = how much more.

16. I gat haus bilong malolo long maunten?

    Is there a mountain hut or shelter?

    Usage

    Ask about mountain shelter

    Grammar Note

    "bilong malolo" = for resting

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