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Belarusian Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Belarusian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll be learning essential vocabulary related to clothes in Belarusian. Clothing is an essential part of any culture, and Belarus is no exception. By the end of this lesson, you'll have the vocabulary you need to describe the clothing you are wearing or to go shopping in Belarus.
Don't hesitate to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Introduction

Belarus is a country with a continental climate, which means that the summers are warm and the winters are cold. In summer, Belarusians wear lighter clothes to keep cool, while in the winter, they wear heavier, warmer clothes to stay warm. Belarusians are also known for dressing up for special occasions, such as weddings and other celebrations.

Clothing Vocabulary

Here is some essential Belarusian vocabulary related to clothing:

Belarusian	Pronunciation	English
Сарафан	sarafan	sundress
Куртка	kurtska	jacket
Штыбы	shtyby	boots
Шкарпеткі	shkarpetki	socks
Світар	svitar	sweater
Шал	shal	scarf
Кольца	kol'tsa	gloves

Adjectives

Here are some useful adjectives that describe clothing:

Belarusian	Pronunciation	English
Мяккі	myakki	soft
Грубы	hruby	rough
Лёгкі	lyohki	light
Важкі	vazhki	heavy
Тэплы	t'epli	warm
Халадны	khaladny	cold

Dialogue

Here is an example dialogue so you can see the words in context:

• Іван: Якія сьёмак ты зараз маеш на сабе, Кацярына? (What clothes are you wearing right now, Katsyaryna?)
• Кацярына: Я маю на сабе сарафан, шал і кольца. (I'm wearing a sundress, a scarf, and gloves.)
• Іван: А я маю куртку, штыбы, і шкарпеткі. (I'm wearing a jacket, boots, and socks.)

Cultural Information

Belarusian traditional clothing, called “Kroj", is still worn on some occasions, such as weddings and folk festivals. The Kroj varies by region, with different designs, patterns, and fabric used. Women wear long dresses with headscarves, while men wear shirts, trousers and boots. The traditional clothing is often embroidered with colorful patterns, and the headscarves are tied in very intricate ways.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've learned some essential Belarusian vocabulary related to clothing. Belarusians take pride in their clothing and wear different clothes for different occasions. To learn more Vocabulary and other aspects of Belarusian culture, explore the Polyglot Club website.

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Sources

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