Language/Slovenian/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Slovenian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will dive into the world of Slovenian clothes vocabulary. We will cover words for various items of clothing, textures, materials, and patterns, so you'll be able to describe what you're wearing, shopping for, or what you'd like to wear. Let's get started!
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Clothing Items[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will focus on words for different clothing items. Here are some essential words to get us started:
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Majica | ['majitsa] | T-Shirt |
| Kavbojke | [kavboyke] | Jeans |
| Pulover | [pulo'er] | Sweater |
| Srajca | ['srai'tsa] | Shirt |
| Bluza | ['bluza] | Blouse |
| Krilo | ['krilo] | Skirt |
| Hlače | ['hlatche] | Pants/Trousers |
| Obleka | [o'bleka] | Dress |
| Jakna | ['yakna] | Jacket |
| Kapucar | [kapu'tsar] | Hoodie |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Danes nosim majico. (Today, I am wearing a T-Shirt.)
- Person 2: Jaz imam oblečene kavbojke. (I am wearing jeans.)
Textures and Materials[edit | edit source]
In Slovenian, there are many words to describe the texture and material of clothes. Here are some examples to help you describe the clothes you like:
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bombaž | [bom'baʃ] | Cotton |
| Svilena | [svi'lena] | Silk |
| Usnje | ['usnje] | Leather |
| Semiš | [se'mish] | Suede |
| Flis | [flees] | Fleece |
| Volna | ['volna] | Wool |
| Poliester | [poli'ester] | Polyester |
| Goba | ['goba] | Sponge |
| Lan | [lan] | Linen |
| Pletenina | [ple'tenina] | Knitwear |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Rada bi oblačila iz svile. (I would like clothes made of silk.)
- Person 2: Jaz raje nosim pulover iz volne. (I prefer to wear a wool sweater.)
Colors and Patterns[edit | edit source]
Knowing how to describe the color and pattern of clothes is essential when shopping, so here are some words to help you with that:
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rumena | [ru'mena] | Yellow |
| Modra | ['modra] | Blue |
| Rjava | ['rjava] | Brown |
| Črna | ['cherna] | Black |
| Bela | ['bela] | White |
| Roza | ['roza] | Pink |
| Siva | ['siva] | Gray |
| Zelena | [ze'lena] | Green |
| Rdeča | ['rdecha] | Red |
| Vzorec | ['vzorets] | Pattern |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Bi rad/a imel/a majico z zelenimi in rjavimi črtami? (Would you like a T-shirt with green and brown stripes?)
- Person 2: Ne, raje bi poizkusil/a majico s pikčastim vzorcem. (No, I would rather try a T-Shirt with a polka-dot pattern.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
A good outfit always comes with accessories. Here are some words for some of the most common accessories in Slovenian:
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ura | ['ura] | Watch |
| Kapa | ['kapa] | Hat |
| Sončna očala | ['sontsna otshala] | Sunglasses |
| Nogavice | [nogavi'tse] | Socks |
| Pas | [pas] | Belt |
| Rutka | ['rutka] | Scarf |
| Verižica | [veri'zhitsa] | Necklace |
| Uhani | ['uhani] | Earrings |
| Torbica | [tor'bitsa] | Purse |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Bi lahko s seboj vzela torbico? (Could you bring your purse with you?)
- Person 2: Ja, seveda. Ali bi raje dodala še kakšno verižico? (Yes, sure. Would you like to add a necklace?)
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- How to say Good Bye?
- Numbers
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- Fruits
- Colors
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Slovenian lessons: Clothing
- Amazing Guide To 200+ Essential Names For Clothes In Slovenian ...
- Clothes in Slovenian | Pinhok Languages