Fashion & Clothing

1. Mune saizi yangu here?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Checking if your size is available

   Grammar Note

   "here" is a Shona yes/no question particle

2. Ndinogona kuedza ichi here?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Asking to try on an item

   Grammar Note

   "Ndinogona" = "I can/may" expressing ability or permission

3. Nzvimbo yekuyedza zvipfeko iri kupi?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for the fitting room location

   Grammar Note

   "iri kupi" = "where is it?"

4. Ichi chakasimba / chakafara / chakareba / chakapfupi zvakanyanya.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing a fit issue

   Grammar Note

   "zvakanyanya" = "too much / excessively"

5. Mune rumwe ruvara here?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Asking about different color options

   Grammar Note

   "rumwe" = "another/different". "Ruvara" (color) is a class 11 noun, so the word takes the class 11 form

6. Ichi chakagadzirwa nechii?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Asking about the material or fabric

   Grammar Note

   "chakagadzirwa" = passive past of "kugadzira" (to make), "was made". "nechii" = "with/from what"

7. Ichi chinogeza nemuchina here?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Asking about machine washing suitability

   Grammar Note

   "here" is a yes/no question final particle

8. Mune chimwe chakakura chechimiro ichi here?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Asking for the same style in a bigger size

   Grammar Note

   "chakakura" = "larger" (relative adjective)

9. Ichi chinodhura marii?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "marii" = "how much?" (price question). "chinodhura" is from "kudhura" (to cost), with the class 7 subject prefix agreeing with "ichi"

10. Pane kuderedzwa kwemitengo here?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Asking about sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "kuderedzwa kwemitengo" = "prices being reduced" (passive of "kuderedza", to reduce), i.e. a sale or discount. Same stem as "kuderedza mutengo"

11. Ndichatora ichi.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Deciding to buy an item

    Grammar Note

    "Ndichatora" = "I will take" (future tense)

12. Ndiri kuona chete, ndatenda.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely declining assistance while browsing

    Grammar Note

    "chete" = "only/just"

13. Mutemo wekudzorera kana kuchinja zvinhu ndeupi?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Asking about the return and exchange policy

    Grammar Note

    "mutemo" = "rule/policy" (class 3 noun); the question word "ndeupi" (which) agrees in class 3

14. Mune saizi dzeEurope kana dzepasi rose here?

    Do you carry European / international sizes?

    Usage

    Asking about Western or international sizing

    Grammar Note

    "pasi rose" = "worldwide/international"

15. Zvinokukodzera zvakanaka chaizvo!

    This looks great on you!

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion on their outfit

    Grammar Note

    "zvakanaka chaizvo" = "really well" (emphatic)

16. Mune imwecheteyo asi ine ruvara rwa[ruvara] here?

    Do you have the same in [color]?

    Usage

    Looking for the same style in a specific color

    Grammar Note

    Replace [ruvara] with a specific color name (e.g., tsvuku = red)

17. Chimiro ichi chinonyanya kufarirwa iye zvino here?

    Is this style popular right now?

    Usage

    Asking if a style is currently trending

    Grammar Note

    "iye zvino" = "right now / at this time"

18. Munogona kugadzirisa / kupfupikisa ichi here?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting alteration or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "Munogona" = "can you (plural/respectful)?" — polite request form

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