Fashion & Clothing

1. Heeft u dit in mijn maat?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Asking if a specific size is available

   Grammar Note

   "Heeft u ...?" = Do you have ...? (formal)

2. Mag ik dit passen?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Asking to try on a clothing item

   Grammar Note

   "Mag ik ...?" = May I ...? (permission)

3. Waar is de paskamer?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for directions to the fitting room

   Grammar Note

   Compound noun "pas (try on) + kamer (room)"

4. Dit is te strak, te wijd, te lang of te kort.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing how clothing fits after trying on

   Grammar Note

   "te + adjective" = too + adjective

5. Heeft u dit in een andere kleur?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Asking if another color is available

   Grammar Note

   "andere" = different/other (adjective)

6. Van welk materiaal of welke stof is dit gemaakt?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Asking about the material or fabric composition

   Grammar Note

   "van ... gemaakt" = made of ... (passive construction)

7. Kan dit in de wasmachine worden gewassen?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Checking if clothing is machine washable

   Grammar Note

   Passive "kan worden gewassen" = can be washed

8. Heeft u dezelfde stijl in een grotere maat?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Asking for the same design in a bigger size

   Grammar Note

   "grotere" = comparative of "groot" (big)

9. Hoeveel kost dit?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking the price of a clothing item

   Grammar Note

   "Hoeveel kost dit?" = How much does this cost? (basic price check)

10. Is er een uitverkoop of korting?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Asking if there is a sale or discount available

    Grammar Note

    "uitverkoop" = clearance sale. "korting" = discount

11. Ik neem dit.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Deciding to purchase an item

    Grammar Note

    "Ik neem dit." = Short, decisive purchase statement

12. Ik kijk alleen even, dankuwel.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely declining help from a store assistant

    Grammar Note

    "even" = just/a bit (softening adverb)

13. Wat is uw retour- en omruilbeleid?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Asking about the store's return and exchange policy

    Grammar Note

    "beleid" = policy (rule/regulation)

14. Heeft u ook westerse of internationale maten?

    Do you carry Western / international sizes?

    Usage

    Checking if Western or international sizes are stocked

    Grammar Note

    "heeft u ... ook" = do you also have ... (polite shop question). "of" = or

15. Dat staat je geweldig!

    That looks great on you!

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion's outfit (to someone you are on familiar terms with)

    Grammar Note

    "staan" = to suit (used with clothing). "je" = informal "you"

16. Kunt u dit voor mij innemen of inkorten?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting clothing alterations or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "innemen" = to take in. "inkorten" = to shorten/hem

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