Fashion & Clothing

1. Har I det i min størrelse?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Ask if a clothing item is available in your size

   Grammar Note

   "I" (capital) is the 2nd-person plural "you", used to address the staff as a group. It is not a polite form

2. Kan jeg prøve det på?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Ask permission to try on an item of clothing

   Grammar Note

   "prøve på" is a separable verb meaning "to try on"

3. Hvor er prøverummet?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Ask for the location of the fitting room

   Grammar Note

   "prøverummet" is a compound: "prøve" (try) + "rum" (room), with the definite ending "-et" (rum + -et = rummet)

4. Det er for stramt / løst / langt / kort.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describe fit issues after trying on clothing

   Grammar Note

   "for + adjective" expresses excess, equivalent to "too + adjective"

5. Har I det i en anden farve?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Ask for the same design in another color

   Grammar Note

   "i en anden farve" = "in another color"

6. Hvilket materiale er det lavet af?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Ask about the fabric or material of a garment

   Grammar Note

   "lavet af" is a passive construction meaning "made of"

7. Kan det maskinvaskes?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Ask if a garment can be washed in a washing machine

   Grammar Note

   "maskinvaskes" is a passive verb form meaning "to be machine-washed"

8. Har I samme model i en større størrelse?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Ask for a larger size in the same style

   Grammar Note

   "større" is the comparative form of "stor" (big), meaning "larger"

9. Hvad koster det?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Ask the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "hvad koster det?" is the standard way to ask "how much is it?"

10. Er der udsalg eller rabat?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Ask about current sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "er der + noun" asks "is there a...?" — the standard existence question

11. Jeg tager det.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Short phrase to indicate you are buying an item

    Grammar Note

    "tager" means "take/choose" and is commonly used when deciding to purchase

12. Jeg kigger bare, tak.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely tell staff you are only browsing

    Grammar Note

    "bare" is a limiting adverb meaning "just / only"

13. Hvad er jeres bytte- og returpolitik?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Ask about the return and exchange policy before buying

    Grammar Note

    "jeres" is the plural possessive "your", used when addressing a business. "bytte-" is the linking form of "bytte" (exchange)

14. Fører I internationale størrelser?

    Do you carry international sizes?

    Usage

    Ask if the store carries internationally-sized clothing

    Grammar Note

    "føre" in a commercial context means "to carry / stock" an item

15. Det klæder dig virkelig godt!

    This looks great on you!

    Usage

    Compliment a companion on how well an outfit suits them

    Grammar Note

    "klæde + person" means "to suit / become" someone — a uniquely Danish phrasing

16. Er denne stil populær for øjeblikket?

    Is this style popular right now?

    Usage

    Ask whether a particular style is currently trending

    Grammar Note

    "for øjeblikket" is a set phrase meaning "at this moment / right now"

17. Kan I sy det op / forkorte det?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Request tailoring or hemming alterations

    Grammar Note

    "kan I + verb" is a polite way to ask "could you...?" addressing a store

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