Fashion & Clothing

1. Máte to v mé velikosti?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   When looking for clothing in the right size

   Grammar Note

   "v" + locative = "in"

2. Mohu si to vyzkoušet?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   When wanting to try on clothing

   Grammar Note

   "si" is reflexive (trying on for oneself)

3. Kde jsou zkušební kabinky?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for fitting room location

   Grammar Note

   "Kde jsou" = where are (plural)

4. Je to příliš těsné / volné / dlouhé / krátké.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing fit after trying on clothing

   Grammar Note

   Neuter adjectives agreeing with "to" (that item)

5. Máte to v jiné barvě?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Looking for a different color option

   Grammar Note

   "v" + locative = "in (a color)"

6. Z čeho je to vyrobeno?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Checking fabric material

   Grammar Note

   "z" + genitive = "made of"

7. Lze to prát v pračce?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Checking washing instructions

   Grammar Note

   "Lze" = one can, it is possible (impersonal)

8. Máte stejný styl ve větší velikosti?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Looking for a larger size

   Grammar Note

   "větší" is comparative of "velký" (big)

9. Kolik to stojí?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking for the price

   Grammar Note

   "Kolik stojí" = how much does it cost

10. Je zde výprodej nebo sleva?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Looking for sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "nebo" = or

11. Vezmu si to.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    When deciding to buy

    Grammar Note

    "si" is reflexive (taking for oneself)

12. Jen se dívám, děkuji.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    When approached by a sales assistant

    Grammar Note

    "se dívám" = I'm looking (reflexive verb)

13. Jaké jsou vaše podmínky vrácení / výměny?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Asking about return and exchange policies

    Grammar Note

    "vrácení" and "výměny" are verbal nouns (genitive)

14. Prodáváte západní / mezinárodní velikosti?

    Do you carry Western / international sizes?

    Usage

    Looking for Western or international sizing

    Grammar Note

    "Prodáváte" = polite "do you sell"

15. To ti sluší!

    This looks great on you!

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion's outfit choice

    Grammar Note

    "ti" is informal dative second person

16. Můžete mi to upravit / zkrátit?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting alterations or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "mi" is dative "for me"

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