Skiing & Winter Sports

1. Πού μπορώ να νοικιάσω εξοπλισμό σκι;

   pu bo-RO na ni-ki-A-so e-xo-pli-SMO ski

   Where can I rent ski equipment?

   Usage

   Looking for ski equipment rental

   Grammar Note

   "να νοικιάσω" = to rent (subjunctive)

2. Μπορώ να πάρω ημερήσιο πάσο σκι;

   bo-RO na PA-ro i-me-RI-si-o PA-so ski

   Can I get a ski pass for the day?

   Usage

   Purchasing a day ski pass

   Grammar Note

   "να πάρω" = to take/get (subjunctive)

3. Ποια πίστα συνιστάτε για αρχάριους;

   pia PI-sta si-ni-STA-te gia ar-CHA-ri-us

   Which slope is recommended for beginners?

   Usage

   Asking about beginner slopes

   Grammar Note

   "συνιστάτε" is polite plural you form

4. Θέλω να κλείσω μάθημα σκι.

   THE-lo na KLI-so MA-thi-ma ski

   I'd like to book a ski lesson.

   Usage

   Signing up for ski lessons

   Grammar Note

   "να κλείσω" = to book (subjunctive)

5. Πού είναι ο αναβατήρας;

   pu I-ne o a-na-va-TI-ras

   Where is the chairlift?

   Usage

   Finding the chairlift

   Grammar Note

   "Πού είναι" = where is

6. Η πίστα είναι παγωμένη ή με φρέσκο χιόνι σήμερα;

   i PI-sta I-ne pa-go-ME-ni i me FRE-sko chi-O-ni SI-me-ra

   Is the slope icy / powdery today?

   Usage

   Checking snow conditions

   Grammar Note

   "ή" = or

7. Έπεσα — είστε καλά; / Πονάτε κάπου;

   E-pe-sa — I-ste ka-LA / po-NA-te KA-pu

   I fell — are you okay? / Are you hurt?

   Usage

   Checking on someone after a fall

   Grammar Note

   "Πονάτε" is polite plural you form

8. Ποιο είναι το επίπεδο δυσκολίας αυτής της πίστας;

   pio I-ne to e-PI-pe-do di-sko-LI-as af-TIS tis PI-stas

   What is the difficulty rating of this slope?

   Usage

   Choosing a ski run

   Grammar Note

   "αυτής της πίστας" = of this slope (genitive)

9. Υπάρχει καφετέρια ή θερμαινόμενος χώρος κοντά;

   i-PAR-chi ka-fe-TE-ri-a i ther-me-NO-me-nos CHO-ros kon-DA

   Is there a café / warming area nearby?

   Usage

   Looking for a warm place to rest

   Grammar Note

   "κοντά" = nearby (adverb)

10. Νοικιάζετε και σνόουμπορντ;

    ni-ki-A-ze-te ke SNO-u-bord

    Do you rent snowboards?

    Usage

    Asking about snowboard rental

    Grammar Note

    "και" = also (adverb)

11. Ο δεσμός σκι μου είναι χαλαρός — μπορείτε να τον φτιάξετε;

    o de-SMOS ski mu I-ne cha-la-ROS — bo-RI-te na ton fti-A-xe-te

    My ski binding is loose — can you fix it?

    Usage

    Reporting a binding problem

    Grammar Note

    "να τον φτιάξετε" = to fix it (subjunctive polite). "τον" refers back to the masculine noun "δεσμός"

12. Έχετε χάρτη πιστών;

    E-che-te CHAR-ti pi-STON

    Do you have a slope / trail map?

    Usage

    Getting a piste map

    Grammar Note

    "πιστών" is genitive plural of "πίστα"

13. Έγινε ατύχημα — καλέστε την ομάδα διάσωσης σκι.

    E-gi-ne a-TI-chi-ma — ka-LE-ste tin o-MA-da di-A-so-sis ski

    There's been an accident — please call ski patrol.

    Usage

    Emergency phrase for slope accidents

    Grammar Note

    "καλέστε" is imperative (emergency)

14. Ποια είναι η πρόγνωση καιρού για αύριο;

    pia I-ne i PRO-gno-si ke-RU gia AV-ri-o

    What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?

    Usage

    Planning skiing for the next day

    Grammar Note

    "για αύριο" = for tomorrow

15. Είναι ανοιχτό το χιονοδρομικό κέντρο σήμερα;

    I-ne a-ni-CHTO to chi-o-no-dro-mi-KO KEN-dro SI-me-ra

    Is the resort open today?

    Usage

    Checking resort status before going

    Grammar Note

    "ανοιχτό" = open (neuter)

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