Fashion & Clothing

1. Haben Sie das in meiner Größe?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Ask if an item is available in your size

   Grammar Note

   "in + dative" = in (a certain size); "meiner Größe" = my size

2. Kann ich das anprobieren?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Ask permission to try on a piece of clothing

   Grammar Note

   "anprobieren" = separable verb: an- (on) + probieren (to try)

3. Wo ist die Umkleidekabine?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Ask for the fitting room location

   Grammar Note

   Compound: umkleiden (change clothes) + Kabine (cabin/room)

4. Das ist zu eng / weit / lang / kurz.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describe fit issues after trying on clothing

   Grammar Note

   "zu + adjective" = too + adjective in all cases

5. Haben Sie das in einer anderen Farbe?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Ask if the item comes in a different color

   Grammar Note

   "in einer anderen Farbe" = in a different color; feminine dative with indefinite article

6. Aus welchem Material / Stoff ist das?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Ask what material or fabric the item is made from

   Grammar Note

   "aus + dative" = "made of" — material preposition

7. Ist das maschinenwaschbar?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Ask if the garment can be washed in a washing machine

   Grammar Note

   Compound adjective: Maschine (machine) + waschbar (washable)

8. Haben Sie denselben Stil in einer größeren Größe?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Ask for the same style in a bigger size

   Grammar Note

   "denselben" = accusative masculine of "derselbe" (the same/identical)

9. Wie viel kostet das?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Ask the price of an item at a clothing store

   Grammar Note

   "Wie viel kostet …?" = standard "How much does … cost?" question

10. Gibt es gerade einen Ausverkauf oder Rabatt?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Ask if there are any current sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "gerade" = just now / at the moment — temporal adverb

11. Ich nehme es.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Confirm you want to purchase the item

    Grammar Note

    "Ich nehme es" = "I'll take it" — natural alternative to "Ich kaufe es"

12. Ich schaue mich nur um, danke.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Tell a sales assistant you are just browsing

    Grammar Note

    "schaue mich um" = reflexive verb "sich umschauen" (to look around)

13. Was ist Ihre Rückgabe- / Umtauschpolitik?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Ask about the store's return and exchange policies

    Grammar Note

    "Ihre" = formal possessive pronoun "your" (polite "Sie")

14. Führen Sie westliche / internationale Größen?

    Do you carry Western / international sizes?

    Usage

    Ask if the store stocks Western or international sizes

    Grammar Note

    In commercial context, "führen" = to carry in stock

15. Das steht Ihnen wirklich gut.

    This looks great on you.

    Usage

    Compliment a companion on how an outfit looks

    Grammar Note

    "stehen + dative" = to suit someone; "Ihnen" = dative of formal "Sie"

16. Haben Sie dasselbe in [Farbe]?

    Do you have the same in [color]?

    Usage

    Ask for the same item in a specific color

    Grammar Note

    "dasselbe" = neuter accusative of "derselbe" (the same)

17. Ist dieser Stil gerade im Trend?

    Is this style popular right now?

    Usage

    Ask the store assistant if this style is currently trendy

    Grammar Note

    "im Trend" = in trend; "im" = in dem (contracted dative)

18. Können Sie das für mich kürzen / umnähen?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Request clothing alterations or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "für mich" = for me; "für" + accusative in purpose phrase

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