Sustainability & Eco

1. Gos lea ruskalihtti?

   Where is the trash can?

   Usage

   Asks where to put rubbish in the right place

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. A compound of ruska "rubbish" and lihtti "container". The pattern is Gos lea …?

2. Lea go lahka birasseasti idjadanbáiki?

   Is there an eco-friendly place to stay nearby?

   Usage

   When looking for a stay that is gentle on the environment

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. birasseasti contains biras "environment" and means environment-saving. idjadanbáiki is a "place to spend the night"

3. Sáhtán go deavdit čáhcebohtala?

   Could I refill my water bottle?

   Usage

   Asks at a café or hotel to refill a water bottle

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. A compound of čáhci "water" and bohtal "bottle"; the first part takes the form čáhce-

4. Gos lea lagamus báikkálaš márkan?

   Where is the nearest local market?

   Usage

   Looks for a market that sells local produce

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. The pattern Gos lea lagamus …? "where is the nearest …?". márkan means "market" and also a fair held on set days

5. Mun háliidan suodjalit luonddu

   I want to protect nature

   Usage

   Expresses care for the environment

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. háliidit is followed by an infinitive. The object luondu "nature" takes the accusative luonddu (consonant gradation)

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