Casino & Gambling

1. Maypim casino kashan?

   Where is the casino?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of the casino

   Grammar Note

   "maypim" = question word asking location

2. Kay mesapi aswan pisi qullqiqa hayk'am?

   What is the minimum bet at this table?

   Usage

   Check minimum bet at the table

   Grammar Note

   "hayk'a" = asking about quantity or amount

3. Imaynamim ficha rantiyta atini?

   How do I buy chips?

   Usage

   Ask how to purchase chips

   Grammar Note

   "-yta atini" = "I am able to..."

4. Blackjack / ruleta / bakara pukllayta munani.

   I'd like to play blackjack / roulette / baccarat.

   Usage

   Tell which game you want to play

   Grammar Note

   "munani" = expressing desire/want

5. Yaykuy / Sayaykuy / Iskay kuti churay.

   Hit / Stand / Double down.

   Usage

   Blackjack game terms

   Grammar Note

   Casino terms used in imperative form

6. Fichata qullqipi tikrayta munani.

   I'd like to cash out my chips.

   Usage

   Cash out chips at the cashier

   Grammar Note

   "-pi" = suffix indicating location or target

7. Imatam p'achakunamanta mañakun?

   Is there a dress code?

   Usage

   Ask about dress code requirements

   Grammar Note

   "-manta" = suffix meaning "about/regarding"

8. Mana qullqi pagaspa upyanata quwankichu?

   Can I get a complimentary drink?

   Usage

   Ask about complimentary drinks

   Grammar Note

   "mana … pagaspa" = "without paying" (-spa is the converb suffix). "quwankichu" = qu- (give) + -wa- (to me) + -nki (you) + -chu (question)

9. Ima qullqikunatam mesapi churay atini?

   What are the table limits?

   Usage

   Check table betting limits

   Grammar Note

   "-kuna" = plural suffix

10. VIP cuarto tiyanchu?

    Is there a VIP room?

    Usage

    Ask if VIP room is available

    Grammar Note

    "tiyanchu" = question form asking existence

11. Kunan tutapaq chaylla.

    I think I've had enough for tonight.

    Usage

    Politely indicate you are done playing

    Grammar Note

    "-paq" = "for", "chaylla" = "that is all" (same shape as "Kunanpaq chaylla")

12. Qallariq kani — reglata willaway.

    I'm a beginner — can you explain the rules?

    Usage

    Ask for explanation of game rules

    Grammar Note

    "-way" = imperative suffix (polite request)

13. Ima horasmi casino wisq'akun?

    What time does the casino close?

    Usage

    Ask the casino closing time

    Grammar Note

    "wisq'a-" = root meaning to close (it has the ejective q'; wisq'ay is the dictionary form)

14. Maypim bañum kashan?

    Where are the restrooms?

    Usage

    Ask for the restroom location

    Grammar Note

    "bañu" is a loanword from Spanish "baño"

15. Ima pukllaykunatam kan?

    What games do you have available?

    Usage

    Ask what games are available

    Grammar Note

    "-kuna" = plural suffix in Quechua

16. Poker turneom tiyanchu kay tutaqa?

    Is there a poker tournament tonight?

    Usage

    Ask about poker tournament tonight

    Grammar Note

    "torneo" is a loanword from Spanish

17. Maquina pukllaykuna tiyanchu?

    Do you have slot machines?

    Usage

    Ask if slot machines are available

    Grammar Note

    "maquina" is a loanword from Spanish "máquina"

18. Fichata qullqipi cambiadorpi tikraymanchu?

    Can I exchange chips for cash at the cashier?

    Usage

    Ask about exchanging chips at cashier

    Grammar Note

    "-man" = suffix indicating direction or possibility

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