Yoga & Wellness

1. Oĩpa clase de yoga ko árape?

   Is there a yoga class today?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a yoga class is available today

   Grammar Note

   "ára" means "day"; "ko árape" (on this day) means "today". "ko'ã ára" means "these days", not "today"

2. Mba'e óraitépa oñepyrũ pe clase pyhareve?

   What time does the morning session start?

   Usage

   Used to ask the start time of a morning session

   Grammar Note

   "Mba'e óraitépa …?" is the set pattern for "at what time …?"; "pyhareve" means "morning"

3. Ko clase iporãpa umi oñepyrũvape g̃uarã?

   Is this class suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a wellness class is suitable for beginners

   Grammar Note

   "iporã" (good) + "-pa" (question marker); "for X" is the dative "-pe" on the noun followed by "g̃uarã"

4. Ajapose peteĩ reserva sesión privada rehe.

   I'd like to book a private session.

   Usage

   Used to book a one-on-one session

   Grammar Note

   "japo" (to do/make) + "-se" (desiderative). A booking is phrased as "Ajapose peteĩ reserva … rehe"

5. Moõpa ikatu ojealkila peteĩ esterilla de yoga?

   Where can I rent a yoga mat?

   Usage

   Used to ask where to rent a yoga mat

   Grammar Note

   "amoĩ" means "to put", not "to rent"; renting for a fee is "ojealkila"

6. Mba'e estilo de yoga piko kóva? Hatha / Vinyasa / Yin?

   What style of yoga is this? Hatha / Vinyasa / Yin?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the yoga style of the class

   Grammar Note

   "piko" is an interrogative particle (as in "Mba'e óra piko?"); "kóva" means "this one"

7. Che renypy'ã térã che atukupe hasy — oĩpa modificación chéve g̃uarã?

   I have a knee / back injury — do you have modifications?

   Usage

   Used to request modifications due to a physical injury

   Grammar Note

   "tenypy'ã" (knee) becomes "renypy'ã" when possessed. "kangue" means "bone" and "aku" means "hot" — neither means knee or back

8. Oĩpa sesión de meditación?

   Is there a meditation session available?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a meditation session is offered

   Grammar Note

   "meditación" is a Spanish loanword for meditation

9. Mboýpa aravo oguereko ko clase?

   How long is the class?

   Usage

   Used to ask the duration of a class

   Grammar Note

   "Mboýpa …?" is the set pattern for "how many …?" (same shape as "Mboýpa hepy?"); "aravo" means "hour"

10. Ndarekói reserva. Ikatúpa aike?

    Can I drop in without a reservation?

    Usage

    Used to ask if walk-in attendance is possible

    Grammar Note

    "nda- … -i" is the negative frame; the negative of "areko" (I have) is "ndarekói". "ike" is "to enter", first person "aike"

11. Oĩpa sauna térã sala de vapor?

    Is there a sauna or steam room?

    Usage

    Used to ask if sauna or steam room facilities are available

    Grammar Note

    Use the Guaraní "térã" for "or" rather than the Spanish "o". In Paraguay "baño" means "toilet", so a steam room is "sala de vapor"

12. Pe mbo'ehára iporãiterei. Aguyje.

    The instructor was wonderful — thank you.

    Usage

    Used to thank an instructor after a wellness class

    Grammar Note

    "mbo'e" (to teach) + "-hára" (agent suffix) = "teacher"; "-iterei" is the intensifier "very"

13. Oĩpa vestidor térã casillero ko'ápe?

    Is there a changing room / locker?

    Usage

    Used to ask if there is a changing room or locker

    Grammar Note

    "vestidor" and "casillero" are Spanish loanwords; "térã" means "or"

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