Where You Live: Clothes Shopping

Vocabulary of Clothes Shopping

Clothes - die Kleidung
Shirt - das Hemd
Pants - die Hose
Jacket - die Jacke
Sweater - der Pullover
Dress - das Kleid
T-shirt - das T-Shirt
Shoes - die Schuhe
Hat - der Hut

Vocabulary of Shopping Actions

To wear - tragen
To try on - anprobieren
To buy - kaufen
To sell - verkaufen
To bargain - verhandeln
To pay - zahlen
To return - zurückgeben
To exchange - umtauschen

Vocabulary of Shopping Places

Clothes Store - das Kleidergeschäft
Shopping Mall - das Einkaufszentrum
Online Shopping - Online-Einkaufen
Checkout Counter - die Kasse
Fitting Room - die Umkleidekabine

Using these vocabulary items, you can practise forming sentences that describe clothes shopping activities and experiences in your locality. Attempt to describe what you wear for different occasions, weather conditions, or seasons. Describe a shopping experience using the shopping action verbs and place names. Remember, repetition and practice are key to mastering a foreign language.