Fashion & Clothing

1. Avètz aquò dins ma talha?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Hold the item up and ask the shop assistant

   Grammar Note

   talha is size; dins means in. Composed

2. Ont pòdi ensajar aquò?

   Where can I try this on?

   Usage

   Ask where the fitting room is; ensajar means to try

   Grammar Note

   ensajar is also used for trying on clothes. Composed

3. Es tròp estrech / tròp larg.

   It is too tight / too loose.

   Usage

   Choose one of the two after trying it on

   Grammar Note

   estrech (narrow) and larg (wide) also describe fit. Composed

4. Es tròp long / tròp cort.

   It is too long / too short.

   Usage

   Say whether the length is off

   Grammar Note

   long and cort are opposites. Composed

5. Avètz aquò en d'autras colors?

   Do you have this in other colours?

   Usage

   Ask for other colours of the same item

   Grammar Note

   color is feminine, hence autras colors. Composed

6. En quina matèria es fach aquò?

   What material is this made of?

   Usage

   Check the fabric or material

   Grammar Note

   fach is the past participle of far. Composed

7. Aquò se pòt lavar a la maquina?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Confirm the care instructions

   Grammar Note

   se pòt + infinitive is an impersonal can-be-done. Composed

8. Pòdi cambiar aquò?

   Can I exchange this?

   Usage

   Asks about exchanging only, not refunds

   Grammar Note

   cambiar is used for both exchanging money and goods. Composed

9. Aquò vos va plan!

   It suits you very well!

   Usage

   A compliment to a companion; to a friend use te instead of vos

   Grammar Note

   va plan means goes well or suits; vos is the polite you. Composed

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