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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. | 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] | |||
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Revision as of 14:18, 12 March 2023
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.
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:
German | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
die Kleidung | dee KLY-dung | clothing |
das Kleid | dahs klyt | dress |
der Anzug | dehr AHN-tsook | suit |
der Pullover | dehr POOL-oh-vuhr | sweater |
das Hemd | dahs hɛmt | shirt |
die Hose | dee HOH-zuh | pants |
der Rock | dehr rohk | skirt |
die Schuhe | dee SHOO-uh | shoes |
die Größe | dee GROE-suh | size |
anprobieren | ahn-proh-bee-ren | to try on |
passt gut | pahst goot | fits well |
gefällt | guh-felt | like |
das Geschäft | dahs geh-SHAEFT | store |
die Kasse | dee KA-seh | cash register |
der Preis | dehr preys | price |
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.
Useful Phrases
Here are some useful German phrases to help you while shopping for clothes:
- Kann ich das anprobieren? - Can I try this on?
- 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.
Tips
Here are some tips to help make your shopping experience in German more comfortable:
1. Know your measurements in centimeters. 2. Bring a dictionary or translator app to help with unfamiliar words. 3. Make a list of the specific items you're looking to purchase. 4. Shop during times when the store is less busy to receive more personalized attention from the salesperson.
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.
Sources
- German Vocabulary for Shopping - dummies
- German Clothes Vocabulary - ielanguages.com
- Translating English Words About Shopping Into German
Videos
Pia and Lisa go shopping | Easy German 85 - YouTube
Learn German in 30 Minutes - Everything you need to go shopping ...
A1 - Lesson 55 | Buying clothes | Shopping | Learn German - YouTube
German Level 2: Lesson 12 - Shopping for clothes - YouTube
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