At the clothing shop
In de kledingwinkel
- Describe everyday clothing.
- Ask for availability in a clothing shop.
- Ask for your size.
- Personal pronouns: object (mij, jou, hem,...)
Learn how to ask for clothing sizes and advice with key Dutch words like 'de jas' (the jacket), 'passen' (to try on), and pronouns like 'mij' (me). This lesson also covers polite questions such as 'Heeft u deze jas ook in mijn maat?' to navigate shopping confidently.
Listening & reading materials
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Vocabulary (19) Share Copied!
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Divide the words into two groups: clothes you wear in warm weather and clothes you wear in cold weather.
Kleding voor warm weer
Kleding voor koud weer
Exercise 4: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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De broek
The trousers
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De handschoenen
The gloves
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Het pak
The suit
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De kleding
The clothing
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De jas
The jacket
Oefening 5: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Say who is wearing what. (Say who is wearing what. )
- What other clothing items do you know? (What other clothing items do you know?)
- Describe the clothes of the person next to you. (Describe the clothes of the person next to you.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Hij draagt handschoenen. He is wearing gloves. |
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Zij draagt een riem. She is wearing a belt. |
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Een ander kledingstuk dat ik ken is 'jurk'. As another clothing item I know "dress". |
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Petra draagt een broek en een trui. Petra is wearing trousers and a jumper. |
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Zij draagt laarzen. She is wearing boots. |
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Mijn moeder draagt een bril. My mother is wearing glasses. |
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Wat draag je vandaag? What are you wearing today? |
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Exercise 6: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 7: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik ___ de jas, maar hij zit te strak.
(I ___ the coat, but it is too tight.)2. ___ jij vaak een spijkerbroek naar je werk?
(___ you often wear jeans to work?)3. Wij ___ morgen onze nieuwe schoenen.
(We ___ will wear our new shoes tomorrow.)4. Kan ik deze jurk ___?
(Can I ___ this dress?)Exercise 8: In the clothing store
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Passen - To try on
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik pas
- Jij past
- Hij/Zij/Het past
- Wij passen
- Jullie passen
- Zij passen
Dragen - To wear
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik draag
- Jij draagt
- Hij/Zij/Het draagt
- Wij dragen
- Jullie dragen
- Zij dragen
Helpen - To help
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik help
- Jij helpt
- Hij/Zij/Het helpt
- Wij helpen
- Jullie helpen
- Zij helpen
Hebben - To have
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik heb
- Jij hebt
- Hij/Zij/Het heeft
- Wij hebben
- Jullie hebben
- Zij hebben
Proberen - To try on
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik probeer
- Jij probeert
- Hij/Zij/Het probeert
- Wij proberen
- Jullie proberen
- Zij proberen
Zitten - To fit
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik zit
- Jij zit
- Hij/Zij/Het zit
- Wij zitten
- Jullie zitten
- Zij zitten
Exercise 9: Persoonlijke voornaamwoorden: voorwerp (mij, jou, hem,...)
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Personal pronouns: object (mij, jou, hem,...)
Show translation Show answersjou, hen, mij, hem, haar
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A1.21.2 Grammatica
Persoonlijke voornaamwoorden: voorwerp (mij, jou, hem,...)
Personal pronouns: object (mij, jou, hem,...)
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Passen to try on Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) pas | I try on |
| (jij) past/pas | you try on |
| (hij/zij/het) past | He/she/it tries on |
| (wij) passen | we try on |
| (jullie) passen | you try on |
| (zij) passen | they try on |
Dragen to wear Share Copied!
Onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (OTT)
| Dutch | English |
|---|---|
| (ik) draag | I wear |
| (jij) draagt/draag | you wear |
| (hij/zij/het) draagt | he/she/it wears |
| (wij) dragen | we wear |
| (jullie) dragen | you wear |
| (zij) dragen | they wear |
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Lesson Overview: At the Clothing Shop
This lesson focuses on practical Dutch language skills needed when shopping for clothes. You will learn how to politely ask for advice, inquire about sizes and availability, and describe clothing items. The content is designed for beginners (A1 level) and helps build confidence in everyday situations in a clothing store.
Key Language Points
- Personal object pronouns: using mij, jou, hem and others to refer to people politely and naturally when asking for help.
- Common verbs: such as passen (to try on), dragen (to wear), and helpen (to help) in the present tense.
- Useful expressions to ask questions: for example, "Heeft u deze jas ook in maat M?" (Do you have this jacket in size M?), and polite requests like "Geef je mij alsjeblieft de handschoenen daar?" (Could you please give me those gloves?).
Vocabulary Groups
You will learn to categorize clothing vocabulary based on weather suitability:
- Clothing for warm weather: de jurk (dress), de bloes (blouse), het T-shirt, de rok (skirt).
- Clothing for cold weather: de jas (jacket), de trui (sweater), de muts (hat), de handschoenen (gloves).
Practice Dialogues and Situations
Practice using real-life dialogues like:
- Asking for your clothing size and availability.
- Describing clothing items you like.
- Politely requesting assistance in the store.
These dialogues help you master phrases such as "Kan ik deze jurk passen?" (Can I try on this dress?) and "Heeft u dit overhemd in maat 38?" (Do you have this shirt in size 38?).
Verb Conjugations & Story Practice
The lesson includes practicing verb conjugations in the present tense for common verbs like passen, dragen, helpen, and hebben. A short story set in the clothing shop uses these verbs repeatedly to reinforce learning and context.
Differences and Useful Notes
In Dutch, personal object pronouns like mij and jou are used more frequently and directly than in English to make polite requests or specify who is involved. For example, "Kunt u mij helpen?" translates to "Can you help me?" with mij emphasizing the object 'me'.
Also, clothing words often include a gendered article, such as de jas (the jacket) and het T-shirt (the T-shirt), which is important to learn for proper grammar and adjective agreement.
Summary
By mastering this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate conversations in Dutch clothing shops, ask for sizes, describe items, request assistance politely, and recognize vocabulary grouped by seasons. These skills build a solid foundation for practical, everyday communication in Dutch.
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