Fashion & Clothing

1. Het u dit in my grootte?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Asking if an item is available in your size

   Grammar Note

   "het u" = "do you have" (polite)

2. Kan ek dit aanpas?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Requesting to try on a garment

   Grammar Note

   "kan ek" = "can I"

3. Waar is die paskamers?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for directions to the fitting room

   Grammar Note

   "waar is" = "where is"

4. Dit is te styf / los / lank / kort.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing how a garment fits

   Grammar Note

   "te" = "too" (excessively)

5. Het u dit in 'n ander kleur?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Asking for a different color option

   Grammar Note

   "het u" = "do you have" (polite)

6. Watter materiaal / stof is dit?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Asking about the material or fabric type

   Grammar Note

   "watter" = "which/what kind of"

7. Kan dit in die wasmasjien gewas word?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Asking if the garment is machine washable

   Grammar Note

   "kan...gewas word" = passive construction "can be washed"

8. Het u dieselfde styl in 'n groter grootte?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Looking for the same style in a larger size

   Grammar Note

   "groter" = "larger" (comparative)

9. Hoeveel kos dit?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "hoeveel kos dit" = "how much does this cost"

10. Is daar 'n uitverkoping of afslag?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Asking about sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "is daar" = "is there"

11. Ek sal dit neem.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Deciding to buy an item

    Grammar Note

    "sal" = future tense marker

12. Ek kyk net, dankie.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely declining a sales assistant's offer to help

    Grammar Note

    "net" = "just/only"

13. Wat is u terugbetalings- / ruilbeleid?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Asking about the store's return and exchange policy

    Grammar Note

    "u" is the formal/polite second person pronoun

14. Dra u Westerse / internasionale groottes?

    Do you carry Western / international sizes?

    Usage

    Asking if Western or international sizes are available

    Grammar Note

    "dra u" = "do you carry" (polite)

15. Dit lyk wonderlik op jou!

    This looks great on you!

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion on how clothes look on them

    Grammar Note

    "lyk" = "looks/appears"

16. Kan u dit verander / soom?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting garment alterations or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "kan u" = "can you" (polite). The hem is soom, and the same form works as the verb "to hem".

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