Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Clothes
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In this lesson, we will learn Afrikaans vocabulary related to Clothes. Clothes are an essential part of our daily lives, and learning the names of different kinds of clothes can help us enhance our communication skills in Afrikaans. It will also help you during shopping or when describing someone's outfit.
To navigate through the lesson easily, use the table of content below.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Idiomatic expressions, Afrikaans Vocabulary: Describing People and Appearance, Count to 10 & Problems.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basic Afrikaans words for different types of clothes.
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
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hemd | hɛmt | shirt |
broek | brʊək | pants |
trui | trœy | sweater |
rok | rɔk | skirt |
jas | jɑs | jacket |
sokkies | sɔkkiəs | socks |
das | dɑs | tie |
hemp | hɛmp | vest |
handskoene | hantskuinə | gloves |
baadjie | bɑədʒiə | blazer |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Mag ek asseblief rooi trui koop? (May I please buy a red sweater?)
- Person 2: Natuurlik! Hier is die trui. (Of course! Here is the sweater.)
Colors[edit | edit source]
Knowing colors can come in handy when you are shopping or describing someone's outfit.
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
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rooi | roi | red |
blou | blau | blue |
geel | yael | yellow |
groen | hrun | green |
pienk | piənk | pink |
pers | pɛrs | purple |
bruin | broyn | brown |
grys | hreys | gray |
swart | swɑt | black |
wit | vɪt | white |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Hierdie rok is mooi, maar het jy dit in blou? (This skirt is beautiful, but do you have it in blue?)
- Person 2: Ja, ons het die rok in blou. (Yes, we have the skirt in blue.)
Materials[edit | edit source]
Different materials can help describe clothes, and it helps to know the material you want before going shopping.
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
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katoen | kɑtuən | cotton |
leer | liər | leather |
wol | vol | wool |
sy | sɛə | silk |
denim | dɛnɪm | denim |
kasjmier | kashmiər | cashmere |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Hierdie jas is pragtig, maar is dit van leer? (This jacket is beautiful, but is it made of leather?)
- Person 2: Ja, dit is van leer. (Yes, it is made of leather.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Accessories help to complement your outfit and complete the overall look. Here are some Afrikaans words for accessories.
Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English |
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horlosie | hɔrlosi | watch |
ring | riəng | ring |
armband | armbrant | bracelet |
oorbelle | oːrbɛlə | earrings |
halssnoer | həlsnur | necklace |
handsak | hantsɑk | handbag |
Example dialogue:
- Person 1: Ek soek 'n rooi serp. Het jy dit? (I am looking for a red scarf. Do you have it?)
- Person 2: Ja, hier is 'n rooi serp. Dit sal mooi met jou trui pas. (Yes, here's a red scarf. It will match well with your sweater.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for today's lesson. Remember, practice makes perfect; keep using and revising these words until they become a part of your active vocabulary. To enhance your Afrikaans Vocabulary, you can also use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions! We hope you found this lesson helpful. To learn more Afrikaans vocabulary, visit our Vocabulary page. Happy learning!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Grade 1 Afrikaans FAL – Klere (Clothes) - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Clothes in Afrikaans - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Afrikaans Vocabulary for Winter Clothes
- Clothes in Afrikaans | Pinhok Languages
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