Ploatse zoekn
IntermediateFind a seat
Story context
Intro
You look for a seat on the tram but it is full. You ask if a seat is occupied.
Setting
On the coastal tram, summer. The tram is full of tourists.
Challenge
If you don't ask, you'll be standing for the entire ride - and that can be a long time along the entire coast!
Vocabulary (6)
| General | West-Flemish |
|---|---|
| place/seat | ploatse |
| free | vrij |
| busy | bezet |
| full | vul |
| to sit | zittn |
| to be allowed to | meugn |
Exercises (18)
The tram is full. You're looking for a seat. Learn the words to ask for a place.
You want to ask: 'Is this place still available or is someone sitting here?' Translate this to West Flemish.
'Vol' is pronounced differently in West Flemish.
You want to ask, 'Can I sit here next to you?' Translate this to West Flemish.
You want to ask, "Is this place available?" Translate this to West Flemish.
You want to ask: 'Could you perhaps move up a spot?' Translate this to West Flemish.
Els says: 'Yes, sit down moa!' What does she say?
You want to ask: 'Are there still free seats at the back of the tram?' Translate this to West Flemish.
Connect the Dutch words with the West Flemish words.
You want to ask, "Can I put my suitcase on the rack here?" Translate this to West Flemish.
You want to ask, "Can I sit here?" Put the words in the correct order.
You want to ask, "Could you take your bag off the chair?" Translate this to West Flemish.
Els says: 'The tram is crowded in the summer. It's always so busy!' When is the tram full?
You want to ask, "Is that window seat still available?" Translate this to West Flemish.
You want to ask: 'Can my child sit here by the window?' Translate this to West Flemish.
You want to say: 'Excuse me, I have to get out of here, can you let me through?' Translate this to West Flemish.
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