Hot Springs & Baths

1. Kde jsou horké prameny / veřejné lázně?

   Where is the hot spring / public bath?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of hot springs

   Grammar Note

   "Kde jsou" = where are (plural). The earlier "horské" means "mountain-"; "hot" is "horké" — a one-letter minimal pair

2. Jaké jsou otevírací hodiny?

   What are the bathing hours?

   Usage

   Checking opening hours

   Grammar Note

   "hodina" is feminine, so the plural interrogative is "Jaké" — the earlier "Jaká" is the neuter plural form (cf. the correct "Jaké jsou hodiny výuky?" in cs/the School & Education category)

3. Je vstup s tetováním povolen?

   Are people with tattoos allowed?

   Usage

   Checking tattoo policy

   Grammar Note

   The short passive form agrees with "vstup" (masc. sg.) as "povolen". The earlier "Jsou povoleny tetovani?" dropped the diacritics (correct: tetování) and used the fem./masc. plural "povoleny" with the neuter plural "tetování" (which would take "povolena")

4. Jsou lázně smíšené nebo oddělené?

   Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

   Usage

   Checking bath gender policy at a new facility

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives agree with "lázně" (feminine plural)

5. Je k dispozici soukromá koupel nebo soukromý pokoj?

   Is there a private bath / room available?

   Usage

   When wanting privacy

   Grammar Note

   "k dispozici" = available

6. Jaká je teplota vody?

   What is the water temperature?

   Usage

   Checking water temperature

   Grammar Note

   "vody" is the genitive of "voda" (water)

7. Jsou poskytnuty ručníky nebo si je mohu půjčit?

   Are towels provided or available to rent?

   Usage

   Checking what to bring

   Grammar Note

   "nebo" = or

8. Kde se mám umýt před vstupem do lázně?

   Where should I wash before entering the bath?

   Usage

   Learning proper bath etiquette

   Grammar Note

   "se" is reflexive (washing oneself)

9. Jaký je rozdíl mezi vnitřními a venkovními bazény?

   What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor pools?

   Usage

   Deciding which bath to use

   Grammar Note

   "mezi" + instrumental = "between"

10. Voda je velmi horká — je chladnější bazén?

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

    Usage

    When the water feels too hot

    Grammar Note

    "chladnější" is comparative of "chladný" (cool)

11. Jaké minerály jsou v tomto prameni?

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Asking about spring mineral content

    Grammar Note

    "v" + locative = "in"

12. Jak se používá skříňka?

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    When unsure how to use the locker

    Grammar Note

    "se používá" = is used (reflexive passive). The spelling is "skříňka", the diminutive of "skříň" (cupboard); the earlier "skřínka" was a misspelling

13. Prosím, nenoste dovnitř telefon ani fotoaparát.

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside.

    Usage

    Explaining privacy rules

    Grammar Note

    "ne-" + imperative forms a negative command. "To carry in" is "nosit"; the earlier "zanášet" means "to clog up / silt up" and does not fit this situation

14. Jak dlouho bych se měl/a namáčet?

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Asking about ideal soaking duration

    Grammar Note

    "měl/a bych" is conditional "should"

15. Nabízíte balíčky s ryokanem?

    Do you offer an onsen ryokan package?

    Usage

    Booking an onsen ryokan package

    Grammar Note

    "s" + instrumental = "with"

16. Kolik stojí vstup?

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Asking about the admission fee

    Grammar Note

    "Kolik stojí" = how much does it cost

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