Language/Occitan-post-1500/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Occitan (post 1500) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Occitan (post 1500) words related to clothes. We will look at the pronunciation, English translation and examples of how to use them in a sentence.
Learning the vocabulary for clothes is an important part of mastering the Occitan (post 1500) language. Knowing the right words to use when talking about clothes can help you communicate more effectively and sound more natural.
Let's start by looking at some of the most common words related to clothes.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Food, Numbers, Fruits & Seasons.
Clothing[edit | edit source]
Basics[edit | edit source]
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| vestit | ves-teet | clothing |
| camisa | ka-mee-sa | shirt |
| pantalons | pan-ta-lohns | pants |
| jupa | zhoo-pa | skirt |
| sabatas | sa-ba-tas | shoes |
The word "vestit" (clothing) is used to refer to all types of clothing, including shirts, pants, skirts, and shoes. The word "camisa" (shirt) is used to refer to any type of shirt, such as a t-shirt or a dress shirt. The word "pantalons" (pants) is used to refer to any type of pants, such as jeans or trousers. The word "jupa" (skirt) is used to refer to any type of skirt, such as a mini skirt or a maxi skirt. The word "sabatas" (shoes) is used to refer to any type of shoes, such as sneakers or sandals.
Accessories[edit | edit source]
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| cintura | sin-too-ra | belt |
| guants | gwahn-ts | gloves |
| gorra | go-ra | hat |
| collaret | ko-la-ret | necklace |
| uelhs | wehl-sh | earrings |
The word "cintura" (belt) is used to refer to any type of belt, such as a leather belt or a fabric belt. The word "guants" (gloves) is used to refer to any type of gloves, such as winter gloves or gardening gloves. The word "gorra" (hat) is used to refer to any type of hat, such as a baseball cap or a fedora. The word "collaret" (necklace) is used to refer to any type of necklace, such as a pendant necklace or a choker. The word "uelhs" (earrings) is used to refer to any type of earrings, such as stud earrings or hoop earrings.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of how to use these words in a sentence:
- Estic comprant una camisa nova. (I am buying a new shirt.)
- Porto una jupa blava. (I am wearing a blue skirt.)
- Anem a la botiga de sabatas. (Let's go to the shoe store.)
- Porto una cintura negra. (I am wearing a black belt.)
- Compre uns guants de cuir. (I bought some leather gloves.)
- Porto una gorra de baseball. (I am wearing a baseball cap.)
- Compre un collaret d'argent. (I bought a silver necklace.)
- Porto uns uelhs de perla. (I am wearing pearl earrings.)
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