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Clothing & Fashion in Dutch

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Vocabulary
๐Ÿ“– 3 min read  |  ๐ŸŸข Level: A1  |  ๐ŸŒ DutchEnglish.com

Whether you love fashion or just need to describe what you are wearing, clothing vocabulary is essential in Dutch. This guide covers everyday clothing, formal wear, accessories, sizes and all the phrases you need when shopping for clothes in the Netherlands.

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Traditional Dutch wooden shoes called klompen are still worn by some farmers and gardeners today! The Netherlands produces about 3 million pairs per year โ€” mostly as souvenirs, but many Dutch people genuinely wear them for gardening.

๐Ÿ‘• Everyday Clothing

EmojiDutchEnglish
๐Ÿ‘•het t-shirt / het shirtt-shirt / shirt
๐Ÿ‘”het overhemddress shirt / button-up
๐Ÿงฅde jas / de mantelcoat / overcoat
๐Ÿฅผde trui / de sweatersweater / jumper
๐Ÿงถhet vestcardigan
๐Ÿ‘—de jurkdress
๐Ÿ‘—de rokskirt
๐Ÿ‘–de broektrousers / pants
๐Ÿ‘–de spijkerbroek / de jeansjeans
๐Ÿฉฒde korte broek / de shortsshorts
๐Ÿฉฑhet badpak / de zwembroekswimsuit / swimming trunks
๐Ÿงฆde sok / de sokkensock / socks
๐Ÿ‘Ÿde schoen / de schoenenshoe / shoes
๐Ÿ‘ขde laars / de laarzenboot / boots
๐Ÿฉดde sandaal / de sandalensandal / sandals

๐Ÿ‘’ Accessories

EmojiDutchEnglish
๐Ÿ‘’de hoed / de pethat (with brim) / cap
๐Ÿงฃde sjaalscarf
๐Ÿงคde handschoen / de handschoenenglove / gloves
๐ŸŒ‚de parapluumbrella
๐Ÿ‘“de brilglasses
๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธde zonnebrilsunglasses
๐Ÿ’de ring / de kettingring / necklace
โŒšhet horlogewatch
๐Ÿ‘œde tas / de rugzakbag / backpack
๐Ÿชขde riembelt

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopping for Clothes

Dutch phraseEnglish
Welke maat heeft u?What size are you?
Ik heb maat medium / 38 / XL.I am size medium / 38 / XL.
Mag ik dit passen?Can I try this on?
Waar zijn de paskamers?Where are the changing rooms?
Het past goed / Het past niet.It fits well / It doesn't fit.
Het is te groot / te klein.It is too big / too small.
Heeft u dit in een andere kleur?Do you have this in another colour?
Hoeveel kost dit?How much does this cost?
Kan ik dit ruilen?Can I exchange this?
Mag ik deze broek passen? โ€” Ja hoor, de paskamers zijn rechts.Can I try on these trousers? โ€” Yes of course, the changing rooms are on the right.

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Translate into Dutch:

  1. I am wearing a blue shirt and jeans. โ†’ Ik draag een blauw shirt en een spijkerbroek.
  2. What size are you? โ€” I am size large. โ†’ Welke maat heb jij? โ€” Ik heb maat large.
  3. Can I try this dress on? โ†’ Mag ik deze jurk passen?
  4. This jacket is too small. Do you have a larger size? โ†’ Deze jas is te klein. Heeft u een grotere maat?
  5. I love your shoes! Where did you buy them? โ†’ Ik vind je schoenen mooi! Waar heb je ze gekocht?

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