Language/Sindhi/Vocabulary/Shopping
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In this lesson, you will learn Sindhi vocabulary related to shopping, clothing, and accessories. You will learn how to ask for prices, sizes, and how to make purchases in Sindhi. Sindhi, the official language of the province of Sindh in Pakistan, is spoken by over 20 million people around the world. Learning Sindhi will not only make it easier for you to communicate with Sindhi speakers but also open doors to new cultural experiences.
Basic Vocabulary
Here are some basic Sindhi words and phrases related to shopping:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| کڌه | kada | shop |
| بيڙو | bero | market |
| قيمت | qimat | price |
| جي سائز | je saĩz | what size |
| سائز | saĩz | size |
| چنڊو چاپو | chando chapo | bargain |
| ڪتي | kati | how much |
| تصوير | tasweer | picture, photo |
| بيل | bil | bill |
| ڌوٺ پاڻي | dhut̤ pañī | fitting room |
| آلا نمائش | ala nimā’ish | display |
- When entering a shop, you may hear the shopkeeper say "آوو" (aavo) which means "come".
- If you want to ask for something, use the phrase "منهنجي جيهند جيه" (munhiji jíhand jiha) which means "show me your best ones".
- To ask for the price of an item, use the phrase "هڪ ڪڌه جو قيمت ڇا آهي؟" (hik kado jo qimat cha ahi?) which means "what is the price of this item?".
- To ask for the size of a specific item, use the phrase "هڪ ڌنڊڻي جي سائز ڇا آهي؟" (hik dhandāṅī je saiz cha ahi?) which means "what is the size of this shirt?".
- If the price of an object is too high for your liking, use the phrase "چنڊو چاپو" (chando chapo) which means "bargain". It is a common practice in Sindhi markets.
Clothing and Accessories Vocabulary
Here are some Sindhi words and phrases related to clothing and accessories:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ٽوپي | topi | hat |
| آرني | ārnī | scarf |
| لمڪي | lamāki | shawl |
| شلوار | shalwār | pants |
| جناور | janāwor | jeans |
| ڪراٺو | karāt̤o | shirt |
| ڏوپٽا | dhopat̤a | traditional Sindhi women's dress |
| حڪوري | hakori | traditional Sindhi men's dress |
| موڌي | mōki | shoes |
| ميک آپ بچيٺا | mik aap bacīt̤a | wristwatch |
| سائيڻدوتين | saĩndotīn | sandals |
| پرائڊ | prā’id | belt |
- To ask for a specific item of clothing, use the phrase "هڪ ڪراغتُ جي تصوير ڇا آهي؟" (hik karāghtu je tasweer cha ahi?) which means "do you have a picture of this shirt?".
- To ask for the price of a specific item of clothing, use the phrase "هڪ ڪراغتُ جو قيمت ڇا آهي؟" (hik karāghtu jo qimat cha ahi?) which means "what is the price of this shirt?".
- If you want to ask for a specific color or size of an item of clothing, use the phrase "منهنجو رنگ/سائز جيڪو آهي تيون چاهيءَ" (munhjo rang/saiz jiko ahi tayun chaheeea) which means "I want the color/size that I have mentioned".
Asking for Sizes
Here are some phrases that you can use to ask for specific sizes:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| چوٽا | chot̤a | small |
| وچولي | wācholi | medium |
| بڑي | bārī | large |
| وڌيڪ | vā́dīk | extra large |
- To ask whether a shop has an item in a specific size, use the phrase "<size> ۾ هيٺو آهي؟" (<size> me͘ hīt̤o ahi?) which means "do you have it in <size>?". For example, "وڌيڪ ۾ هيٺو آهي؟" (vā́dīk me͘ hīt̤o ahi?) means "do you have it in extra large?".
Asking for Prices
Here are some phrases that you can use to ask for prices:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ڪتي سم آهي؟ | kati sam ahi? | how much is it? |
| یا قيمت واضح کريو | ya qimat̤ vāzeh karyo | please tell me the price |
| ٽڪٽ ڳالهايو | t̤ikat̤ gholayo | make it cheaper |
- To negotiate the price of an item, use the phrase "ٽڪٽ ڳالهايو" (t̤ikat̤ gholayo) which means "make it cheaper".
- It's common practice to bargain over prices in Sindhi markets. If the seller is unwilling to lower the price, you can politely say "نهيڪ آھي" (nahēk ahi) which means "it's too expensive".
Making Purchases
Here are some phrases that you can use while making purchases:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| شھادو | shhado | I want |
| مونکي پڻ بڻايو | monkī pañ banayo | I'll buy this one |
| سامان پیندو | saamān pendāu | I'll take it |
| اچهي کة زر آهين | achhi ka zar ahin | do you accept credit card? |
- To indicate that you want to purchase an item, use the phrase "شھادو" (shhado) which means "I want".
- To indicate that you are ready to make a purchase, use the phrase "سامان پیندو" (saamān pendāu) which means "I'll take it".
- To ask the seller whether they accept credit cards, use the phrase "اچهي کة زر آهين" (achhi ka zar ahin) which means "do you accept credit card?".
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned vocabulary related to shopping, clothing, and accessories in Sindhi. You have also learned how to ask for prices and sizes, make purchases, and negotiate prices. Incorporating cultural information and interesting facts will make it easier for you to remember words and phrases related to shopping, as well as adding a new cultural experience to your learning journey. Keep practicing your Sindhi, and you will soon be able to confidently communicate with Sindhi speakers.
Other Lessons
- Proverbs
- Traditional Clothing
- Health
- At Work
- Music and Dance
- Days of the week
- Food
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- At School
- Days of the Week
Sources
- Teach & Learn Basic Sindhi Words for Children: My First Sindhi ...
- My First Sindhi Alphabets Picture Book With English Translations ...
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