Remote Work

1. Guaha coworking space hihot guini?

   Is there a coworking space nearby?

   Usage

   Looking for a nearby coworking space

   Grammar Note

   English loanword "coworking space"

2. Håfa i password ni WiFi?

   What is the WiFi password?

   Usage

   Asking for the WiFi password

   Grammar Note

   English loanwords "password" and "WiFi"

3. Kao chaddek nahong i WiFi para video calls?

   Is the WiFi fast enough for video calls?

   Usage

   Checking if WiFi is fast enough for video calls

   Grammar Note

   "nahong" = enough, sufficient. "Kao" marks a yes/no question. "lokkue'" means "also" only, never "enough"

4. Guaha lugåt na kåtma, osino private na boks?

   Do you have a quiet area or private booth?

   Usage

   Asking about quiet or private work areas

   Grammar Note

   "osino" = or (from Spanish "o sino"). "private" is the English word used as-is

5. Siña yu' cho'cho' guini todu i ha'åni?

   Can I work here all day?

   Usage

   Asking if working here all day is permitted

   Grammar Note

   "siña yu'" = I can~

6. Nisisita yo' imprenta / eskanea un dokumento.

   I need to print / scan a document.

   Usage

   Asking about printing or scanning services

   Grammar Note

   Derived from Spanish "imprimir" and "documento". "To need" is spelled nisisita

7. Guaha outlet hihot gi este na siya?

   Is there a power outlet near this seat?

   Usage

   Asking about power outlet availability near a seat

   Grammar Note

   "outlet" stays in English: fahanhagong means the nose/mouth as an air outlet of the body, not an electrical socket, so it is not used

8. Guaha online meeting-hu gi [ora].

   I have an online meeting at [time].

   Usage

   Informing about an upcoming online meeting

   Grammar Note

   English loanword "online meeting"

9. Håfa i presio para day pass osino membresía gi mes?

   What is the price for a day pass / monthly membership?

   Usage

   Asking about day pass or monthly membership pricing

   Grammar Note

   "day pass" (English) and "membresía" (Spanish loanword). "Gi mes" = per month (mes means Month); "mensåhi" means "message" and is a different word

10. Guaha standing desk?

    Is there a standing desk available?

    Usage

    Asking if a standing desk is available

    Grammar Note

    English loanword "standing desk"

11. Guaha locker osino dispositu para u usa?

    Is there a locker or storage I can use?

    Usage

    Asking about locker or storage availability

    Grammar Note

    "locker" stays in English: aparadót (closet/wardrobe/cabinet) does not cover a storage locker, so it is not used

12. I internet nenkanno' — guaha mås chaddek na koneksión?

    The internet is too slow — is there a faster connection?

    Usage

    Complaining about slow internet and asking for faster option

    Grammar Note

    From Spanish "conexión" (connection)

13. Malago' yu' na bai hu fåhan SIM card yan datos para tråbåhu.

    I'd like to buy a SIM card with data for work.

    Usage

    Wanting to buy a data SIM card for work

    Grammar Note

    From Spanish "datos" (data)

14. Bakånte este na siya?

    Is this seat available?

    Usage

    Asking if a seat is available

    Grammar Note

    "Libre" means "saved; rescued; delivered from danger", not "vacant" — that is "båkånte" (vacant; unoccupied). "Asientun" is not used; a seat is "siya" (seat; chair)

15. Siña hu risetba siya åntes tiempo?

    Can I reserve a desk in advance?

    Usage

    Asking about desk reservation in advance

    Grammar Note

    "Risetba" (variant resetba) means "to reserve, to set aside"; example: "Resetba dies siya para i kombite siha." = "Reserve ten chairs for the invitees." "Åntes tiempo" is from Spanish "antes de tiempo" (in advance)

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