Language/Western-frisian/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Western Frisian learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the most common words and phrases to talk about clothes in Western Frisian. Clothing is an essential part of our everyday life and culture, and knowing the names of different clothes in Western Frisian can help you communicate more effectively with native speakers. Let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Drinks, Days of the Week, Describing Weather & Asking for Directions.
Basic Clothing Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are the most basic clothing items in Western Frisian:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| shirt | shirt | shirt |
| pants | broek | pants |
| jacket | jas | jacket |
| sweater | sweater | sweater |
| dress | jurk | dress |
| skirt | rok | skirt |
| shoes | skoenen | shoes |
| socks | sokken | socks |
| hat | hoed | hat |
| gloves | handschoenen | gloves |
These are the main clothing items that you will need to know in Western Frisian. Now let's move on to some more specific vocabulary.
Types of Clothes[edit | edit source]
Let's look at some common specific types of clothes in Western Frisian:
Shirts and Tops[edit | edit source]
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| t-shirt | t-shirt | t-shirt |
| blouse | blouse | blouse |
| tank top | tanktop | tank top |
| sweater vest | sweaterfêst | sweater vest |
| cardigan | vest | cardigan |
Pants and Shorts[edit | edit source]
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| jeans | spikerbroek | jeans |
| shorts | koarte broek | shorts |
| sweatpants | sweatbroek | sweatpants |
| leggings | legging | leggings |
| skirt | rok | skirt |
Dresses and Skirts[edit | edit source]
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sundress | zomerjurk | sundress |
| cocktail dress | cocktailjurk | cocktail dress |
| maxi dress | maxi-jurk | maxi dress |
| pencil skirt | kokerrok | pencil skirt |
| mini skirt | minirok | mini skirt |
Outerwear[edit | edit source]
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| coat | jas | coat |
| raincoat | reade jas | raincoat |
| jacket | jacket | jacket |
| vest | vest | vest |
| parka | parka | parka |
Footwear[edit | edit source]
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sneakers | sneakers | sneakers |
| sandals | sandalen | sandals |
| boots | laarzen | boots |
| high heels | hege hielen | high heels |
| loafers | loafers | loafers |
Accessories[edit | edit source]
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| scarf | skarfsje | scarf |
| hat | hoed | hat |
| gloves | handschoenen | gloves |
| sunglasses | sinnebril | sunglasses |
| watch | horloazje | watch |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue between two people discussing clothes:
- Person 1: Wat foar klean drage jo om te wurkjen? (What clothes do you wear to work?)
- Person 2: Ik draach in jas, in broek, en in blûzje. (I wear a jacket, pants, and a blouse.)
- Person 1: Hiesto hjoed in hoed op? (Did you wear a hat today?)
- Person 2: Nee, it wie te waarm foar in hoed. (No, it was too warm for a hat.)
Culture Note[edit | edit source]
Traditional Frisian costumes are still worn on special occasions, such as weddings or anniversaries. In Frisia, there are different traditional costumes for women and men. The women's costume includes long dresses with white aprons and beautiful headdresses, while the men's costume includes black pants, white shirts, and hats.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned some of the most important clothing vocabulary in Western Frisian. It's time to practice and use these words in real-life situations. To improve your Western Frisian vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check out the Vocabulary page for more words and phrases in Western Frisian.
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Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Count to 10, Say Hello and Greetings in Western Frisian, Animals & Greetings.