Sustainability & Eco

1. Nua poss jau reciclar quai?

   Where can I recycle this?

   Usage

   For finding a collection point for glass, paper or bottles. Switzerland sorts waste in detail, so show the item you hold when you ask

   Grammar Note

   Quai points to a thing, "this" or "that". Composed sentence; native review recommended

2. Avais Vus tastgas che ins po duvrar pliras giadas?

   Do you have bags that can be used several times?

   Usage

   For asking at the till for bags that are not single-use. If you have your own bag, say that separately

   Grammar Note

   "Reusable" is expressed as "can be used several times". Composed sentence; native review recommended

3. Datti in alloschi ecologic qua datiers?

   Is there an eco-friendly place to stay nearby?

   Usage

   For looking for an environmentally minded place to stay. Ecologic means ecological in a general sense, so ask the hotel for specifics

   Grammar Note

   The adjective ecologic follows the noun alloschi. Composed sentence; native review recommended

4. Jau vuless emplenir mia buttiglia d'aua.

   I would like to refill my water bottle

   Usage

   Use it at a cafe or hotel to have your own bottle filled. Tap water is drinkable in much of Switzerland

   Grammar Note

   Buttiglia d'aua is a bottle of water, and mia is the feminine possessive. Composed sentence; native review recommended

5. Avais Vus opziuns vegetarianas u veganas?

   Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?

   Usage

   Asks a restaurant whether meat-free dishes exist. Mountain regional dishes often contain meat, so it is wise to ask first

   Grammar Note

   The adjectives take -as to agree with feminine plural opziuns. Composed sentence; native review recommended

6. Co poss jau arrivar là cun il traffic public?

   How can I get there by public transport?

   Usage

   Asks how to reach a destination without a car. In Switzerland even mountain villages can often be reached by train or postbus

   Grammar Note

   Traffic public is public transport. Composed sentence; native review recommended

7. Nua è il proxim martgà biologic u local?

   Where is the nearest organic or local market?

   Usage

   For finding a market with local produce. Biologic means organic

   Grammar Note

   Nua è il proxim ...? is the pattern for "where is the nearest ...". Composed sentence; native review recommended

8. Duvrai uschè pauc emballascha sco pussaivel, per plaschair.

   Please use as little packaging as possible

   Usage

   A request to cut down on bags and wrapping when shopping. The imperative Duvrai is the form for the polite Vus

   Grammar Note

   Uschè ... sco pussaivel means "as ... as possible". Composed sentence; native review recommended

9. Jau vuless cumpensar las emissiuns da dioxid carbonic da mes viadi.

   I would like to offset the carbon dioxide emissions of my trip

   Usage

   For asking when booking whether an offsetting scheme is available. Check the specific scheme with the booking desk

   Grammar Note

   Viadi is masculine, so the possessive is mes. Composed sentence; native review recommended

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