Are you looking to feel more confident when shopping for clothes in Norwegian stores? Do you want to be able to chat about fashion trends with your new Norwegian-speaking friends? Or perhaps you just want to expand your vocabulary? Look no further! Clothes are an important part of our daily lives, and learning the Norwegian words for them opens up a whole new world of communication. In this article, you will learn the essential Norwegian vocabulary for describing clothes.
Vocabulary
Tops:
- skjorte (shor-teh) – shirt
- bluse (bloo-seh) – blouse
- T-skjorte (teh-shor-teh) – T-shirt
- genser (gen-ser) – sweater
- hettegenser (heh-teh-gen-ser) – hoodie
- jakke (yah-keh) – jacket
- blazer (blay-ser) – blazer
- kjole (kyoh-leh) – dress
Bottoms:
- bukser (book-ser) – pants (trousers)
- shorts (shorts) – shorts
- skjørt (shurt) – skirt
- jeans (jeans) – jeans
- leggings (leh-gings) – leggings
Underwear:
- BH (beh-haw) – bra
- undertøy (oon-der-toy) – underwear
- truse (troo-seh) – briefs (women’s)
- boksershorts (bok-ser-shorts) – boxer shorts (men’s)
- stringtruse (string-troo-seh) – thong
- sokk (sok) (singular) / sokker (sok-er) (plural) – sock(s)
- strømpebukse (strom-peh-book-seh) – tights
Accessories:
- sko (skoh) – shoes
- støvler (stuv-ler) – boots
- hatt (haht) – hat
- caps (kaps) – cap
- skjerf (sharf) – scarf
- solbriller (sohl-brill-er) – sunglasses
- hansker (hans-ker) – gloves
- belte (bel-teh) – belt
Other Useful Words:
- klær (klair) – clothes (general term)
- ta på (tah poh) – to put on (clothes)
- ta av (tah ahv) – to take off (clothes)
- passe (pas-seh) – to fit
- størrelse (stur-rel-seh) – size
- farge (far-geh) – color
- stripete (stree-peh-teh) – striped
- rutete (roo-teh-teh) – plaid
- prikkete (prik-keh-teh) – polka-dotted
- blomstret (blom-stret) – flowered
Most Essential Phrases
- Hva har du på deg i dag? – What are you wearing today?
- Jeg har på meg en genser. – I am wearing a sweater.
- Hvilken skostørrelse bruker du? – What shoe size are you?
- Jeg bruker størrelse 40. – I wear size 40.
- Disse skoene er for små. Har dere dem i størrelse 42? – These shoes are too small. Do you have them in size 42?
- Passer det? – Does it fit?
- Det er for stort/lite. – It is too big/small.
- Kan jeg prøve dette? – Can I try this on?
- Skjorten passer bra. – The shirt fits well.
With these words and phrases, you are well-equipped to visit Norwegian stores, discuss fashion with friends, and improve your Norwegian language skills. Happy shopping!