Massage & Spa

1. Ek wil 'n ontspannende massering hê

   I would like a relaxing massage

   Usage

   Booking a relaxation massage at a spa or salon

   Grammar Note

   "hê" is the infinitive of the verb "to have". Afrikaans verbs don't conjugate

2. Hoeveel kos die massering?

   How much does the massage cost?

   Usage

   Asking about massage prices

   Grammar Note

   "massering" is formed from masseer (to massage) plus the noun suffix -ing, meaning "massage"

3. 'n Bietjie sagter, asseblief

   A little softer, please

   Usage

   Asking the therapist to apply less pressure

   Grammar Note

   "sagter" is the comparative of "sag" (soft/gentle). Afrikaans comparatives use -er

4. 'n Bietjie harder, asseblief

   A little harder, please

   Usage

   Asking the therapist to apply more pressure

   Grammar Note

   "harder" is the comparative of "hard". Pronounced similarly to the English word

5. Dit is seer daar

   It hurts there

   Usage

   Indicating a painful spot during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "seer" is an adjective meaning sore. A predicate adjective needs the copula is.

6. Hoe lank duur die massering?

   How long does the massage last?

   Usage

   Asking about the duration of the massage

   Grammar Note

   "duur" means "to last/take time". "Hoe lank duur dit?" means "How long does it take?"

7. Ek wil 'n rugmassering hê

   I would like a back massage

   Usage

   Requesting a massage on your back

   Grammar Note

   "rug" means back. "rugmassering" is a compound of "rug" (back) + "massering" (massage)

8. Dit was baie goed, dankie

   That was very good, thank you

   Usage

   Expressing satisfaction and thanks after a massage

   Grammar Note

   "dankie" derives from Dutch "dankje". "baie dankie" means "thank you very much"

9. Kan ek môre 'n afspraak maak?

   Can I make an appointment for tomorrow?

   Usage

   Booking a massage appointment for the next day

   Grammar Note

   "môre" means both "tomorrow" and "morning" depending on context. "afspraak" is from Dutch

10. Het julle aromaterapi?

    Do you have aromatherapy?

    Usage

    Asking if a spa offers aromatherapy services

    Grammar Note

    "julle" is the second-person plural "you all". Afrikaans distinguishes "jy" (singular) from "julle"

Browse all TravelPhrases languages