Beach & Activities

4 phrases · Northern Sami with romanization, English and audio

  1. Gos lea lagamus gáddi?

    Where is the nearest beach?

    Usage

    Use it to find a beach or shore where you can swim

    Grammar Note

    Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. Gáddi means a shore or beach; riddu is the coast as a region

  2. Sáhtán go vuodjat dáppe?

    Can I swim here?

    Usage

    Check whether swimming is allowed in a sea or lake

    Grammar Note

    Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. Do not confuse vuodjat "to swim" with vuodjit "to drive"

  3. Lea go čáhci galmmas?

    Is the water cold?

    Usage

    Check the water temperature before swimming

    Grammar Note

    Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. Yes/no questions put the particle go, written separately, after the verb

  4. Čáhci lea hui čielggas

    The water is very clear

    Usage

    Comment on how clear the water of a lake or sea is

    Grammar Note

    Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. Čielggas means both "transparent" and "obvious"

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