Hot Springs & Baths

1. Πού είναι οι ιαματικές πηγές / το δημόσιο λουτρό;

   pu I-ne i i-a-ma-ti-KES pi-GES / to di-MO-si-o lu-TRO

   Where is the hot spring / public bath?

   Usage

   Asking for hot spring location

   Grammar Note

   "ιαματικές" = therapeutic, healing (medical sense)

2. Ποιες είναι οι ώρες λειτουργίας;

   pies I-ne i O-res li-tur-GI-as

   What are the bathing hours?

   Usage

   Checking operating hours

   Grammar Note

   "Ποιες είναι" = what are (feminine plural)

3. Επιτρέπονται τα τατουάζ;

   e-pi-TRE-pon-de ta ta-tu-AZ

   Are people with tattoos allowed?

   Usage

   Checking tattoo policy

   Grammar Note

   Passive third person plural

4. Τα λουτρά είναι μικτά ή χωριστά;

   ta lu-TRA I-ne mi-KTA i cho-ri-STA

   Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

   Usage

   Checking bath gender policy

   Grammar Note

   "ή" = or

5. Υπάρχει ιδιωτικό μπάνιο / δωμάτιο;

   i-PAR-chi i-di-o-ti-KO BA-ni-o / do-MA-ti-o

   Is there a private bath / room available?

   Usage

   When wanting privacy

   Grammar Note

   "Υπάρχει" = there is

6. Ποια είναι η θερμοκρασία του νερού;

   pia I-ne i ther-mo-kra-SI-a tu ne-RU

   What is the water temperature?

   Usage

   Checking water temperature

   Grammar Note

   "του νερού" = of the water (genitive)

7. Παρέχονται πετσέτες ή μπορώ να νοικιάσω;

   pa-RE-chon-de pe-TSE-tes i bo-RO na ni-ki-A-so

   Are towels provided or available to rent?

   Usage

   Checking what to bring

   Grammar Note

   "Παρέχονται" = are provided (passive plural)

8. Πού πρέπει να πλυθώ πριν μπω στο λουτρό;

   pu PRE-pi na pli-THO prin bo sto lu-TRO

   Where should I wash before entering the bath?

   Usage

   Asking about bathing etiquette

   Grammar Note

   "πριν" + subjunctive = "before"

9. Ποια είναι η διαφορά μεταξύ εσωτερικού και εξωτερικού λουτρού;

   pia I-ne i di-a-fo-RA me-ta-XI e-so-te-ri-KU ke e-xo-te-ri-KU lu-TRU

   What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor pools?

   Usage

   Deciding which bath to use

   Grammar Note

   "μεταξύ" + genitive = "between"

10. Το νερό είναι πολύ ζεστό — υπάρχει πιο χλιαρό λουτρό;

    to ne-RO I-ne po-LI ze-STO — i-PAR-chi pio chli-a-RO lu-TRO

    The water is very hot — is there a cooler pool?

    Usage

    When water is too hot

    Grammar Note

    "πιο χλιαρό" = more lukewarm (comparative)

11. Ποια ορυκτά περιέχει αυτή η πηγή;

    pia o-ri-KA pe-ri-E-chi af-TI i pi-GI

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Asking about spring mineral content

    Grammar Note

    "περιέχει" = contains (third person singular)

12. Πώς χρησιμοποιώ το ντουλαπάκι;

    pos chri-si-mo-pi-O to du-la-PA-ki

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    When unsure how to use the locker

    Grammar Note

    "Πώς" = how

13. Παρακαλώ μην φέρνετε τηλέφωνο ή φωτογραφική μηχανή μέσα.

    pa-ra-ka-LO min FER-ne-te ti-LE-fo-no i fo-to-gra-fi-KI mi-cha-NI ME-sa

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside.

    Usage

    Privacy rule reminder

    Grammar Note

    "μην" + imperative forms a negative command

14. Πόση ώρα πρέπει να μείνω μέσα;

    PO-si O-ra PRE-pi na MI-no ME-sa

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Asking about ideal soaking time

    Grammar Note

    "Πρέπει να" = must, should

15. Προσφέρετε πακέτα με ρυοκάν;

    pro-SFE-re-te pa-KE-ta me ri-o-KAN

    Do you offer an onsen ryokan package?

    Usage

    Booking an onsen ryokan package

    Grammar Note

    "Προσφέρετε" = polite "do you offer"

16. Πόσο κοστίζει η είσοδος;

    PO-so ko-STI-zi i I-so-dos

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Asking about admission fee

    Grammar Note

    "Πόσο κοστίζει" = how much does it cost

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