Accessibility

1. Gits en Lift?

   Is there a lift?

   Usage

   Asks whether there is a lift, useful when you need to avoid stairs

   Grammar Note

   composed: Lift is masculine, so the indefinite article is en

2. Gits e Rampe?

   Is there a ramp?

   Usage

   Checks whether a wheelchair or pushchair can get in

   Grammar Note

   composed: Rampe is feminine

3. Isch de Iigang ohni Stuefe?

   Is the entrance step-free?

   Usage

   Asks whether the entrance is free of steps

   Grammar Note

   composed: ohni means "without"

4. Ich bi blind. Chönd Sie mir hälfe?

   I am blind. Could you help me?

   Usage

   A polite request for help if you cannot see

   Grammar Note

   composed: two sentences; the polite Sie takes the plural verb chönd

5. Ich ghöre nöd guet.

   I do not hear well.

   Usage

   Tells people that your hearing is poor

   Grammar Note

   composed: nöd (not) comes after the verb

6. Chönd Sie bitte lut und dütlich rede?

   Could you please speak loudly and clearly?

   Usage

   A polite request to speak loudly and clearly

   Grammar Note

   composed: lut and dütlich are used as adverbs in their basic form

7. Dörf min Hund mitcho?

   May my dog come along?

   Usage

   Asks whether your dog, for example an assistance dog, may come in

   Grammar Note

   composed: mitcho means to come along, an infinitive after dörf

8. Ich cha nöd guet laufe.

   I cannot walk well.

   Usage

   Tells people that walking is difficult for you

   Grammar Note

   composed: the infinitive laufe follows cha

9. Ich bruuche Hilf.

   I need help.

   Usage

   A short way to ask for help

   Grammar Note

   composed: Hilf is used without an article

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