Hiking & Trekking

1. Tei hea teie 'ē'a e tae ai?

   Where does this trail lead?

   Usage

   Used to ask where a hiking trail leads

   Grammar Note

   "'Ē'a : chemin ; sentier" and "Tae : arriver ; atteindre". ahu means "to heap up / altar", not "to lead".

2. E hia te roa o teie 'ē'a?

   How long is the trail?

   Usage

   Used to ask the length of a hiking trail

   Grammar Note

   Length is asked with E hia ("how many"). 'ē'a is the noun "path / trail", not an interrogative.

3. Mea maita'i anei teie 'ē'a nō te feiā 'āpī?

   Is this trail suitable for beginners?

   Usage

   Used to check if a trail is appropriate for beginners

   Grammar Note

   "Beginners" is feiā 'āpī; 'ānoano means "seed, craving".

4. Tei hea vau e tārahu ai i te mau tauiha'a nō te haere mou'a?

   Where can I rent hiking gear?

   Usage

   Used to find where hiking equipment can be rented

   Grammar Note

   "Tauiha'a : chose", "'Āfata tauiha'a : boite à outils" and "Mou'a : montagne".

5. Tē vai ra anei te hōho'a fenua o te 'ē'a?

   Is there a trail map available?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a trail map is available

6. E hia te teitei o teie mou'a?

   How high is the summit?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the elevation of a summit

   Grammar Note

   "Teitei : haut" and "Teiteira'a : altitude".

7. Mea matara anei teie 'ē'a i teie mahana?

   Is the trail open today?

   Usage

   Used to check if a trail is open on a given day

   Grammar Note

   "Matara : être ouvert ; autoriser".

8. 'Ua rohirohi vau — 'a fa'aea tāua iti.

   I'm tired — let's rest for a moment.

   Usage

   Used when tired and suggesting a short break during a hike

   Grammar Note

   "Rohirohi : fatigué" and "Fa'aea : se reposer". pāpū means "certain, firm".

9. E ti'a anei ia'u ia tārahu i te hō'ē arata'i nō 'ō nei?

   Can I hire a local guide?

   Usage

   Used to ask about hiring a local hiking guide

   Grammar Note

   "Arata'i : guider ; conduire".

10. 'Ua pēpē tō'u poro 'āvae — tē tītau nei au i te tauturu.

    I've injured my ankle — I need help.

    Usage

    Used to alert others of an injury and need for assistance

    Grammar Note

    "Poro 'āvae : talon d'Achille ; cheville" and "Pēpē : blessé". tapuae is the sole of the foot.

11. 'O teie anei te 'ē'a e tae ai i ...?

    Is this the right path to...?

    Usage

    Used to confirm whether you're on the right path

    Grammar Note

    'O … anei asks "is this the …?". 'Ei aha is not an interrogative.

12. Eaha te huru o te reva i ni'a i teie 'ē'a?

    What are the weather conditions on the trail?

    Usage

    Used to ask about weather conditions before hiking

    Grammar Note

    "'Ihi o te reva : météo" and "Reva : firmament ; atmosphère". aho rā is built on aho ("breath, cord"), not weather.

13. 'Ua hahi vau — tei hea te ha'amatara'a o te 'ē'a?

    I'm lost — which way is the trailhead?

    Usage

    Used when lost to ask for directions to the trailhead

    Grammar Note

    "Hahi : se tromper de chemin" and "Ha'amata : commencer".

14. Mea fifi anei teie 'ē'a?

    Is this trail difficult?

    Usage

    Used to ask about the difficulty rating of a trail

    Grammar Note

    "Fifi : difficulté ; difficile".

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