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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will learn how to name and purchase clothes in German. Shopping for clothes is an essential skill, whether you are traveling to a German-speaking country or simply want to expand your vocabulary. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a clothing store, describe different types of clothing, and make purchases in German. Let's get started!

Clothing Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the shopping experience, let's start by learning some basic clothing vocabulary. Here are some common clothing items in German:

Tops and Shirts[edit | edit source]

German	Pronunciation	English
das T-Shirt	das tee-shert	T-shirt
das Hemd	das hemt	shirt
die Bluse	dee bloo-zuh	blouse
das Pullover	das pool-over	sweater
das Sweatshirt	das sveit-shert	sweatshirt
die Jacke	dee yah-kuh	jacket
der Mantel	der mahn-tel	coat
das Kleid	das klyt	dress
das Tanktop	das tank-top	tank top

Bottoms[edit | edit source]

German	Pronunciation	English
die Hose	dee hoh-zuh	pants
die Jeans	dee jeans	jeans
der Rock	der rok	skirt
die Shorts	dee shorts	shorts
die Leggings	dee leggings	leggings
die Unterhose	dee oon-ter-hoh-zuh	underwear

Footwear[edit | edit source]

German	Pronunciation	English
der Schuh	der shoo	shoe
die Sandale	dee zahn-dah-leh	sandal
der Stiefel	der shteef-el	boot
der Sneaker	der sneaker	sneaker
der Flip-Flop	der flip-flop	flip-flop

Accessories[edit | edit source]

German	Pronunciation	English
die Mütze	dee moo-tseh	hat
der Schal	der shal	scarf
die Handschuhe	dee hant-shoo-uh	gloves
die Sonnenbrille	dee zoh-nen-bril-leh	sunglasses
die Krawatte	dee krah-vah-teh	tie
das Armband	das arm-bahnt	bracelet

Colors[edit | edit source]

In addition to clothing items, it's important to know the names of different colors. Here are some common colors in German:

schwarz (black)
weiß (white)
rot (red)
blau (blue)
grün (green)
gelb (yellow)
orange (orange)
lila (purple)
rosa (pink)
braun (brown)
grau (gray)

Shopping for Clothes[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a good foundation of clothing vocabulary, let's move on to the actual shopping experience. Here are some useful phrases and expressions to help you navigate a clothing store and make purchases in German:

Phrases and Expressions[edit | edit source]

Wie viel kostet das? (How much does it cost?)
Haben Sie das in meiner Größe? (Do you have this in my size?)
Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen? (Where are the fitting rooms?)
Ich möchte das anprobieren. (I would like to try this on.)
Wo finde ich die Kasse? (Where can I find the cash register?)
Ich nehme das. (I'll take it.)
Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen? (Can I pay with a credit card?)
Gibt es hier einen Rabatt? (Is there a discount here?)

Dialogue Example[edit | edit source]

Here's an example dialogue between a customer and a salesperson in a clothing store:

Customer: Guten Tag! Ich suche nach einem neuen Hemd. Salesperson: Guten Tag! Sicher, ich helfe Ihnen gerne. Welche Farbe möchten Sie? Customer: Ich hätte gerne ein blaues Hemd. Salesperson: Welche Größe tragen Sie? Customer: Ich trage Größe M. Salesperson: Hier ist ein blaues Hemd in Größe M. Möchten Sie es anprobieren? Customer: Ja, bitte. Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen? Salesperson: Die Umkleidekabinen befinden sich dort hinten. Customer: Danke! Ich nehme das Hemd. Wie viel kostet es? Salesperson: Das Hemd kostet 30 Euro. Customer: Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen? Salesperson: Ja, wir akzeptieren Kreditkarten. Customer: Perfekt! Hier ist meine Karte. Salesperson: Vielen Dank!

Cultural Tips[edit | edit source]

In Germany, it is customary to greet the salesperson with a friendly "Guten Tag" (Good day) when entering a store. It's also polite to say "Auf Wiedersehen" (Goodbye) when leaving.
German clothing sizes are often labeled with letters (e.g., S, M, L) instead of numbers. Make sure to know your size in German before going shopping.
In some stores, especially smaller boutiques, you may need to ask the salesperson to unlock the fitting room for you.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your knowledge of German clothing vocabulary and shopping phrases.

Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

Match the German clothing items with their English translations:

1. das T-Shirt 2. die Hose 3. der Schuh 4. die Bluse 5. der Mantel

a. pants b. coat c. shirt d. shoe e. T-shirt

Answer: 1-e, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-b

Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct German clothing vocabulary:

1. Ich brauche eine neue ______________ für die Party. 2. Kannst du mir bitte die ______________ zeigen? 3. Welche ______________ magst du am liebsten? 4. Meine Lieblingsfarbe ist ______________. 5. Die ______________ sind bequem und stylish.

Answers: 1-Bluse, 2-Bluse, 3-Farbe, 4-rot, 5-Schuhe

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson "Shopping for Clothes" in our "Complete 0 to A1 German Course". You have learned essential clothing vocabulary, useful phrases for shopping, and cultural tips for the German shopping experience. With this knowledge, you will be able to confidently navigate a clothing store and make purchases in German. Keep practicing and building your vocabulary to further improve your German language skills. Viel Spaß beim Einkaufen! (Enjoy shopping!)

Table of Contents - German Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Basic Sentence Structures

Greetings and Introduction

Definite and Indefinite Articles

Numbers, Dates and Time

Verbs and Conjugation

Family and Friends

Prepositions

Food and Drinks

Germany and German-Speaking Countries

Pronouns and Possessives

Travel and Transportation

Modal Verbs

Shopping and Clothes

Music and Entertainment

Adjectives

Health and Body

Time and Temporal Prepositions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Pia and Lisa go shopping | Easy German 85 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn German in 30 Minutes - Everything you need to go shopping ...[edit | edit source]

A1 - Lesson 55 | Buying clothes | Shopping | Learn German - YouTube[edit | edit source]

German Level 2: Lesson 12 - Shopping for clothes - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will learn how to name and purchase clothes in German. Shopping for clothes is an essential skill, whether you are traveling to a German-speaking country or simply want to expand your vocabulary. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a clothing store, describe different types of clothing, and make purchases in German. Let's get started!
-As a German language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am happy to help you learn how to shop for clothes in German. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and purchase various types of clothes in a German-speaking environment.
+== Clothing Vocabulary ==
+Before we dive into the shopping experience, let's start by learning some basic clothing vocabulary. Here are some common clothing items in German:
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Body|Body]] & [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]].</span>
+=== Tops and Shirts ===
-== Vocabulary ==
-Let's start by reviewing some basic German vocabulary related to shopping for clothes. Here are some essential words and phrases you'll need to know:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! German !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| die Kleidung || dee KLY-dung || clothing
+| das T-Shirt || das tee-shert || T-shirt
 |-
-| das Kleid || dahs klyt || dress
+| das Hemd || das hemt || shirt
 |-
-| der Anzug || dehr AHN-tsook || suit
+| die Bluse || dee bloo-zuh || blouse
-|-
-| der Pullover || dehr POOL-oh-vuhr || sweater
 |-
-| das Hemd || dahs hɛmt || shirt
+| das Pullover || das pool-over || sweater
 |-
-| die Hose || dee HOH-zuh || pants
+| das Sweatshirt || das sveit-shert || sweatshirt
 |-
-| der Rock || dehr rohk || skirt
+| die Jacke || dee yah-kuh || jacket
 |-
-| die Schuhe || dee SHOO-uh || shoes
+| der Mantel || der mahn-tel || coat
 |-
-| die Größe || dee GROE-suh || size
+| das Kleid || das klyt || dress
 |-
-| anprobieren || ahn-proh-bee-ren || to try on
+| das Tanktop || das tank-top || tank top
+|}
+=== Bottoms ===
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| passt gut || pahst goot || fits well
+| die Hose || dee hoh-zuh || pants
 |-
-| gefällt || guh-felt || like
+| die Jeans || dee jeans || jeans
 |-
-| das Geschäft || dahs geh-SHAEFT || store
+| der Rock || der rok || skirt
 |-
-| die Kasse || dee KA-seh || cash register
+| die Shorts || dee shorts || shorts
 |-
-| der Preis || dehr preys || price
+| die Leggings || dee leggings || leggings
+|-
+| die Unterhose || dee oon-ter-hoh-zuh || underwear
 |}
-It's important to note that in Germany, clothing sizes are often indicated in centimeters rather than small, medium, large, etc. Therefore, it's essential to know your exact size in centimeters to get a perfect fit.
+=== Footwear ===
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| der Schuh || der shoo || shoe
+|-
+| die Sandale || dee zahn-dah-leh || sandal
+|-
+| der Stiefel || der shteef-el || boot
+|-
+| der Sneaker || der sneaker || sneaker
+|-
+| der Flip-Flop || der flip-flop || flip-flop
+|}
+=== Accessories ===
+{| class="wikitable"
+! German !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| die Mütze || dee moo-tseh || hat
+|-
+| der Schal || der shal || scarf
+|-
+| die Handschuhe || dee hant-shoo-uh || gloves
+|-
+| die Sonnenbrille || dee zoh-nen-bril-leh || sunglasses
+|-
+| die Krawatte || dee krah-vah-teh || tie
+|-
+| das Armband || das arm-bahnt || bracelet
+|}
+=== Colors ===
+In addition to clothing items, it's important to know the names of different colors. Here are some common colors in German:
+* schwarz (black)
+* weiß (white)
+* rot (red)
+* blau (blue)
+* grün (green)
+* gelb (yellow)
+* orange (orange)
+* lila (purple)
+* rosa (pink)
+* braun (brown)
+* grau (gray)
+== Shopping for Clothes ==
-== Useful Phrases ==
+Now that we have a good foundation of clothing vocabulary, let's move on to the actual shopping experience. Here are some useful phrases and expressions to help you navigate a clothing store and make purchases in German:
-Here are some useful German phrases to help you while shopping for clothes:
-* Kann ich das anprobieren? - Can I try this on?
+=== Phrases and Expressions ===
-* Haben Sie das in Größe [number] oder [other size]? - Do you have this in size [number] or [other size]?
-* Passt es gut? - Does it fit well?
-* Wie viel kostet das? - How much does that cost?
-* Das gefällt mir (nicht). - I (don't) like that.
-* Kann ich damit zur Kasse gehen? - Can I take this to the cash register?
-Remember to always be polite and respectful while communicating with the salesperson.
+* Wie viel kostet das? (How much does it cost?)
+* Haben Sie das in meiner Größe? (Do you have this in my size?)
+* Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen? (Where are the fitting rooms?)
+* Ich möchte das anprobieren. (I would like to try this on.)
+* Wo finde ich die Kasse? (Where can I find the cash register?)
+* Ich nehme das. (I'll take it.)
+* Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen? (Can I pay with a credit card?)
+* Gibt es hier einen Rabatt? (Is there a discount here?)
-== Tips ==
+=== Dialogue Example ===
-Here are some tips to help make your shopping experience in German more comfortable:
-. Know your measurements in centimeters.
+Here's an example dialogue between a customer and a salesperson in a clothing store:
-. Bring a dictionary or translator app to help with unfamiliar words.
-. Make a list of the specific items you're looking to purchase.
+Customer: Guten Tag! Ich suche nach einem neuen Hemd.
-. Shop during times when the store is less busy to receive more personalized attention from the salesperson.
+Salesperson: Guten Tag! Sicher, ich helfe Ihnen gerne. Welche Farbe möchten Sie?
+Customer: Ich hätte gerne ein blaues Hemd.
+Salesperson: Welche Größe tragen Sie?
+Customer: Ich trage Größe M.
+Salesperson: Hier ist ein blaues Hemd in Größe M. Möchten Sie es anprobieren?
+Customer: Ja, bitte. Wo sind die Umkleidekabinen?
+Salesperson: Die Umkleidekabinen befinden sich dort hinten.
+Customer: Danke! Ich nehme das Hemd. Wie viel kostet es?
+Salesperson: Das Hemd kostet 30 Euro.
+Customer: Kann ich mit Kreditkarte bezahlen?
+Salesperson: Ja, wir akzeptieren Kreditkarten.
+Customer: Perfekt! Hier ist meine Karte.
+Salesperson: Vielen Dank!
+=== Cultural Tips ===
+* In Germany, it is customary to greet the salesperson with a friendly "Guten Tag" (Good day) when entering a store. It's also polite to say "Auf Wiedersehen" (Goodbye) when leaving.
+* German clothing sizes are often labeled with letters (e.g., S, M, L) instead of numbers. Make sure to know your size in German before going shopping.
+* In some stores, especially smaller boutiques, you may need to ask the salesperson to unlock the fitting room for you.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your knowledge of German clothing vocabulary and shopping phrases.
+=== Exercise 1 ===
+Match the German clothing items with their English translations:
+. das T-Shirt
+. die Hose
+. der Schuh
+. die Bluse
+. der Mantel
+a. pants
+b. coat
+c. shirt
+d. shoe
+e. T-shirt
+Answer: 1-e, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-b
+=== Exercise 2 ===
+Fill in the blanks with the correct German clothing vocabulary:
+. Ich brauche eine neue ______________ für die Party.
+. Kannst du mir bitte die ______________ zeigen?
+. Welche ______________ magst du am liebsten?
+. Meine Lieblingsfarbe ist ______________.
+. Die ______________ sind bequem und stylish.
+Answers: 1-Bluse, 2-Bluse, 3-Farbe, 4-rot, 5-Schuhe
 == Conclusion ==
-Learning how to shop for clothes in German is an essential skill that will come in handy when traveling to any German-speaking country. With the correct vocabulary and basic phrases, you'll be able to navigate any store and make your purchase with ease. Remember to always be polite and respectful to the salesperson, and you'll have a pleasant shopping experience in German.
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-==Sources==
-* [https://www.dummies.com/languages/german/german-vocabulary-for-shopping/ German Vocabulary for Shopping - dummies]
-* [https://ielanguages.com/german-clothes.html German Clothes Vocabulary - ielanguages.com]
-* [https://www.thoughtco.com/english-german-shopping-phrases-vocabulary-4071355 Translating English Words About Shopping Into German]
+Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson "Shopping for Clothes" in our "Complete 0 to A1 German Course". You have learned essential clothing vocabulary, useful phrases for shopping, and cultural tips for the German shopping experience. With this knowledge, you will be able to confidently navigate a clothing store and make purchases in German. Keep practicing and building your vocabulary to further improve your German language skills. Viel Spaß beim Einkaufen! (Enjoy shopping!)
-<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] & [[Language/German/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.dummies.com/languages/german/german-vocabulary-for-shopping/ German Vocabulary for Shopping - dummies]
+* [https://ielanguages.com/german-clothes.html German Clothes Vocabulary - ielanguages.com]
+* [https://www.thoughtco.com/english-german-shopping-phrases-vocabulary-4071355 Translating English Words About Shopping Into German]
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