Are you looking to feel more confident when shopping for clothes in Polish stores? Do you want to be able to chat about fashion trends with your new Polish-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 Polish words for them opens up a whole new world of communication. In this article, you will learn the essential Polish vocabulary for describing clothes.
Vocabulary
Tops:
- koszula (koh-shoo-lah) – shirt
- bluzka (bloo-skah) – blouse
- koszulka (koh-shool-kah) – T-shirt
- sweter (sveh-tehr) – sweater
- bluza z kapturem (bloo-zah z kahp-too-rem) – hoodie
- kurtka (koort-kah) – jacket
- marynarka (mah-ree-nahr-kah) – blazer
- sukienka (soo-kyen-kah) – dress
Bottoms:
- spodnie (spohd-nyeh) – pants (trousers)
- szorty (shor-tih) – shorts
- spódnica (spood-nee-tsah) – skirt
- dżinsy (jeen-sih) – jeans
- legginsy (leh-geen-sih) – leggings
Underwear:
- biustonosz (byoos-toh-nosh) – bra
- bielizna (bye-lee-znah) – underwear
- majtki (mai-tkee) – briefs (women’s)
- bokserki (bohk-ser-kee) – boxer shorts (men’s)
- stringi (strin-gee) – thong
- skarpeta (skar-peh-tah) (singular) / skarpetki (skar-pet-kee) (plural) – sock(s)
- rajstopy (rai-stoh-pih) – tights
Accessories:
- buty (boo-tih) – shoes
- kozaki (koh-zah-kee) – boots
- kapelusz (kah-peh-loosh) – hat
- czapka (chap-kah) – cap
- szalik (shah-leek) – scarf
- okulary przeciwsłoneczne (oh-koo-lah-ree pshe-cheef-swoh-nech-neh) – sunglasses
- rękawiczki (ren-kah-veech-kee) – gloves
- pasek (pah-sek) – belt
Other Useful Words:
- ubrania (oo-brah-nyah) – clothes (general term)
- zakładać (zahk-wah-dach) – to put on (clothes)
- zdejmować (zday-moh-vach) – to take off (clothes)
- pasować (pah-soh-vach) – to fit
- rozmiar (rohz-myahr) – size
- kolor (koh-lor) – color
- w paski (v pahs-kee) – striped
- w kratkę (v kraht-keh) – plaid
- w kropki (v krop-kee) – polka-dotted
- w kwiaty (v kvyah-tee) – flowered
Most Essential Phrases
- Co masz dzisiaj na sobie? – What are you wearing today?
- Mam na sobie sweter. – I am wearing a sweater.
- Jaki masz rozmiar buta? – What shoe size are you?
- Noszę rozmiar 40. – I wear size 40.
- Te buty są za małe. Masz je w rozmiarze 42? – These shoes are too small. Do you have them in size 42?
- Czy pasuje? – Does it fit?
- Jest za duży/za mały. – It is too big/small.
- Czy mogę to przymierzyć? – Can I try this on?
- Koszula dobrze leży. – The shirt fits well.
With these words and phrases, you are well-equipped to visit Polish stores, discuss fashion with friends, and improve your Polish language skills. Happy shopping!