Are you looking to feel more confident when shopping for clothes in Romanian stores? Do you want to be able to chat about fashion trends with your new Romanian-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 Romanian words for them opens up a whole new world of communication. In this article, you will learn the essential Romanian vocabulary for describing clothes.
Vocabulary
Tops:
- cămașă (cuh-mah-shuh) – shirt
- bluză (bloo-zuh) – blouse
- tricou (tree-koh) – T-shirt
- pulover (poo-lo-ver) – sweater
- hanorac (hah-no-rahk) – hoodie
- jachetă (jah-keh-tuh) – jacket
- sacou (sah-koh) – blazer
- rochie (roh-kee-eh) – dress
Bottoms:
- pantaloni (pan-tah-lo-nee) – pants (trousers)
- șorturi (shor-toor) – shorts
- fustă (foos-tuh) – skirt
- blugi (bloo-jee) – jeans
- colanți (koh-lant-s) – leggings
Underwear:
- sutien (soo-tee-en) – bra
- lenjerie intimă (len-zhe-ree-eh een-tee-muh) – underwear
- chiloți (kee-lo-ts) – briefs (women’s)
- boxeri (bok-seh-ree) – boxer shorts (men’s)
- tanga (tan-gah) – thong
- șosetă (shoh-seh-tuh) (singular) / șosete (shoh-seh-teh) (plural) – sock(s)
- dresuri (dre-soor) – tights
Accessories:
- pantofi (pan-tof) – shoes
- cizme (chee-zmeh) – boots
- pălărie (puh-luh-ree-eh) – hat
- șapcă (shap-kuh) – cap
- fular (foo-lar) – scarf
- ochelari de soare (oh-keh-lar-ee deh soh-are) – sunglasses
- mănuși (muh-noo-shee) – gloves
- curea (koo-reh-ah) – belt
Other Useful Words:
- haine (high-neh) – clothes (general term)
- a îmbrăca (ah um-brah-kah) – to put on (clothes)
- a dezbrăca (ah dez-brah-kah) – to take off (clothes)
- a se potrivi (ah seh poh-tree-vee) – to fit
- mărime (muh-ree-meh) – size
- culoare (koo-loh-ah-reh) – color
- cu dungi (koo doonj) – striped
- cu carouri (koo kah-ro-oor) – plaid
- cu buline (koo boo-lee-neh) – polka-dotted
- cu flori (koo floh-ree) – flowered
Most Essential Phrases
- Ce porți astăzi? – What are you wearing today?
- Port un pulover. – I am wearing a sweater.
- Ce mărime porți la pantofi? – What shoe size are you?
- Port mărimea 40. – I wear size 40.
- Acești pantofi sunt prea mici. Aveți mărimea 42? – These shoes are too small. Do you have them in size 42?
- Se potrivește? – Does it fit?
- Este prea mare/mic. – It is too big/small.
- Pot să probez asta? – Can I try this on?
- Cămașa se potrivește bine. – The shirt fits well.
With these words and phrases, you are well-equipped to visit Romanian stores, discuss fashion with friends, and improve your Romanian language skills. Happy shopping!