Accessibility

1. Is hierdie plek rolstoelvriendelik?

   Is this place wheelchair-friendly?

   Usage

   Checking whether a venue is wheelchair accessible

   Grammar Note

   "Rolstoelvriendelik" = rolstoel (wheelchair) + vriendelik (friendly). Same as "wheelchair-friendly"

2. Het julle 'n lift?

   Do you have a lift / elevator?

   Usage

   Asking whether a building has an elevator

   Grammar Note

   "Lift" is borrowed from English. Afrikaans also uses "hysbak" (hys=hoist + bak=box)

3. Ek benodig spesiale akkommodasie

   I need special accommodation

   Usage

   Requesting accessible accommodation for a disability

   Grammar Note

   "Spesiale" is "spesiaal" + -e ending, required when the adjective precedes a noun

4. Is daar 'n toeganklike toilet?

   Is there an accessible toilet?

   Usage

   Asking if there is an accessible or disabled toilet

   Grammar Note

   "Toeganklike" = toeganklik (accessible) + -e. "Toegang" means access or entrance

5. Kan iemand my help met my bagasie?

   Can someone help me with my luggage?

   Usage

   Asking for assistance with luggage when mobility is a concern

   Grammar Note

   "Bagasie" comes from French "bagage". Afrikaans has numerous French-derived words

6. Ek is doof en benodig gebaretaal

   I am deaf and need sign language

   Usage

   Communicating that you are deaf and need a sign language interpreter

   Grammar Note

   "Gebaretaal" = gebare (gestures) + taal (language). South African Sign Language is called SASL

7. Is die ingang gelyk met die grond?

   Is the entrance level with the ground?

   Usage

   Checking if the entrance is step-free and at ground level

   Grammar Note

   "Ingang" = in + gang (passage). "Gelyk" corresponds to Dutch "gelijk" (equal/level)

8. Ek het 'n fisiese gestremdheid

   I have a physical disability

   Usage

   Disclosing a physical disability when requesting assistance or accommodations

   Grammar Note

   "Gestremdheid" = gestrem (impaired/restricted) + -heid (-ness/condition). Equivalent to "disability"

9. Kan jy groter druk gebruik?

   Can you use larger print?

   Usage

   Requesting large print materials for low vision

   Grammar Note

   "Groter" is the comparative of "groot" (big/large). Afrikaans comparatives add -er

10. Dankie vir jou hulp

    Thank you for your help

    Usage

    Thanking someone for providing accessibility assistance

    Grammar Note

    "Dankie vir..." is the standard thank-you construction. "Vir" functions as the preposition "for"

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