Hot Springs & Baths

1. 溫泉/公共浴場佇佗位？

   Un-tsuânn / Kong-kiōng i̍k-tiûnn tī tó-uī?

   Where is the hot spring or public bath?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of hot spring or public bath

   Grammar Note

   "tī tó-uī" = "where is it?" location question

2. 浴場的時間是幾點？

   I̍k-tiûnn ê sî-kan sī kuí tiám?

   What are the bathing hours?

   Usage

   Ask about bathing hours.

   Grammar Note

   "sī kuí tiám" = "at what time?"

3. 有刺青的人會當入無？

   Ū tshiah-tshing ê lâng ē-tàng ji̍p bô?

   Are people with tattoos allowed?

   Usage

   Check tattoo policy at the bath

   Grammar Note

   "ē-tàng ji̍p bô" = "can [they] enter or not?"

4. 浴場是混浴抑是男女分開？

   I̍k-tiûnn sī hūn-i̍k ia̍h-sī lâm-lú hun-khui?

   Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

   Usage

   Ask if baths are mixed or gender-separated

   Grammar Note

   "ia̍h-sī" = "or" in choice questions

5. 有無私人的浴室？

   Ū bô su-jîn ê i̍k-sik?

   Is there a private bath available?

   Usage

   Ask about private bathing rooms

   Grammar Note

   "Ū bô … ê" = "is there a ~?" yes/no question

6. 水溫是偌濟度？

   Tsuí-un sī guā-tsuē tōo?

   What is the water temperature?

   Usage

   Ask about the water temperature. Regional variation: 偌濟 is said guā-tsē, guā-tsuē or juā-tsē.

   Grammar Note

   "guā-tsuē tōo" = "how many degrees?"

7. 有予毛巾無，抑是愛家己帶？

   Ū hōo mn̂g-kin bô, ia̍h-sī ài ka-kī tuà?

   Are towels provided or do I need to bring my own?

   Usage

   Ask about towel provision policy

   Grammar Note

   "ia̍h-sī … ka-kī tuà" = "or need to bring own?"

8. 入水進前愛佇佗位洗身軀？

   Ji̍p-tsuí tsìn-tsîng ài tī tó-uī sé-sin-khu?

   Where should I wash before entering the bath?

   Usage

   Ask where to wash before entering the bath

   Grammar Note

   "ài tī tó-uī" = "where must I ~ ?"

9. 內爿佮外爿的水池有啥物無仝？

   Lāi-pîng kap guā-pîng ê tsuí-tî ū siánn-mih bô-kāng?

   What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor baths?

   Usage

   Ask about differences between indoor and outdoor baths

   Grammar Note

   "bô-kāng" = "different/difference"

10. 水傷熱——有無較冷的水池？

    Tsuí siunn jia̍t — ū bô khah líng ê tsuí-tî?

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

    Usage

    Ask for a cooler pool when water is too hot

    Grammar Note

    "khah líng ê tsuí-tî" = "cooler pool"

11. 這个溫泉有啥物礦物質？

    Tsit ê un-tsuânn ū siánn-mih khòng-bu̍t-tsit?

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Ask about the mineral content of the spring

    Grammar Note

    "ū siánn-mih" = "what does it have?" content question

12. 寄物櫃著按怎用？

    Kià-bu̍t-kuī tio̍h án-tsuánn iōng?

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    Ask how to use the locker

    Grammar Note

    "tio̍h án-tsuánn iōng" = "how should one use it?"

13. 請毋通提手機抑是相機入去。

    Tshiánn m̄-thang the̍h tshiú-ki ia̍h-sī siòng-ki ji̍p-khì.

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside.

    Usage

    Remind guests not to bring phones or cameras inside

    Grammar Note

    "Tshiánn m̄-thang" = "please do not" polite prohibition

14. 愛泡偌濟時間？

    Ài phàu guā-tsuē sî-kan?

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Ask about recommended soaking duration. Regional variation: 偌濟 is said guā-tsē, guā-tsuē or juā-tsē.

    Grammar Note

    "Ài … guā-tsuē sî-kan" = "how much time is needed?"

15. 有無溫泉旅館的套裝行程？

    Ū bô un-tsuânn lú-kuán ê thò-tsong hîng-tîng?

    Do you offer an onsen ryokan package?

    Usage

    Ask about onsen ryokan package deals

    Grammar Note

    "Ū bô … ê thò-tsong hîng-tîng" = "is there a package for ~?"

16. 入門費是偌濟？

    Ji̍p-mn̂g-huì sī guā-tsuē?

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Ask about the admission fee. Regional variation: 偌濟 is said guā-tsē, guā-tsuē or juā-tsē.

    Grammar Note

    "sī guā-tsuē" = "how much is it?"

17. 遮有無食飯的地方？

    Tsia ū bô tsia̍h-pn̄g ê tē-hng?

    Is there a restaurant or food service here?

    Usage

    Ask about dining options at the facility

    Grammar Note

    "ū bô … ê tē-hng" = "is there a place for ~?"

18. 這个溫泉對健康有啥物好處？

    Tsit ê un-tsuânn tuì kiān-khong ū siánn-mih hó-tshù?

    What health benefits does this spring have?

    Usage

    Ask about health benefits of the spring water

    Grammar Note

    "tuì kiān-khong ū siánn-mih hó-tshù" = "what benefits for health does it have?"

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