Fashion & Clothing

1. Ṣé wọ́n ní ìwọ̀n mi nínú èyí?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Asking if your size is available

   Grammar Note

   "Ṣé wọ́n ní" is an interrogative expression checking existence or availability

2. Ṣé mo lè gbìyànjú ẹ̀wù yìí?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Requesting to try on clothing

   Grammar Note

   "lè" is a modal verb expressing ability or permission

3. Níbo ni yàrá ìdánwò aṣọ wà?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for the fitting room location

   Grammar Note

   "Níbo ni ... wà?" is a locative question meaning "where is ..."

4. Èyí dín jù / tóbi jù / gùn jù / kúrú jù.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing sizing or fit issues

   Grammar Note

   "jù" is an adverb meaning "excessively / too much"

5. Ṣé wọ́n ní èyí nínú àwọ̀ mìíràn?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Asking about color options

   Grammar Note

   "mìíràn" means "another / different"

6. Irú ohun èlò wo ni wọ́n ṣe èyí?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Inquiring about fabric or material

   Grammar Note

   "Irú...wo" is a question form asking about type or kind

7. Ṣé a lè fọ ẹ̀wù yìí pẹ̀lú ẹ̀rọ ìfọ̀?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Checking washing instructions

   Grammar Note

   "a lè" expresses general possibility

8. Ṣé wọ́n ní ìwọ̀n tó tóbi jù nínú àpẹẹrẹ yìí?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Looking for a larger size in the same style

   Grammar Note

   "tó tóbi jù" is a comparative meaning "bigger than"

9. Iye owó wo ni èyí?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking the price

   Grammar Note

   "iye owó wo" is an interrogative asking about price or amount

10. Ṣé wọ́n ní tità tàbí ìdínkù owó?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Asking about sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "tàbí" is a conjunction meaning "or"

11. Màá gbà á.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Deciding to purchase an item

    Grammar Note

    "Màá" is an expression for immediate future intention

12. Mo ń wo nìkan, ẹ jọ̀wọ́.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely declining sales assistance

    Grammar Note

    "ń" is a progressive aspect marker

13. Ìlànà ìpadàsẹ̀yìn tàbí ìpàṣípààrọ̀ yín jẹ́ kíni?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Asking about return and exchange terms before purchasing

    Grammar Note

    "jẹ́ kíni" means "is what" in question form

14. Ṣé wọ́n ní ìwọ̀n Ìwọ̀ Oòrùn / àgbáyé?

    Do you carry Western / international sizes?

    Usage

    Looking for Western or international sizing

    Grammar Note

    "Ìwọ̀ Oòrùn" literally means "West / the West"

15. Ó dára púpọ̀ fún ọ.

    This looks great on you.

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion's outfit

    Grammar Note

    "dára fún" means "suits / looks good on"

16. Irú àṣà yìí gbajúmọ̀ báyìí?

    Is this style popular right now?

    Usage

    Asking about current fashion trends

    Grammar Note

    "báyìí" is an adverb emphasizing "now / at this point"

17. Ṣé wọ́n lè ṣe àtúnṣe fún mi?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting alterations or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "lè ṣe" means "can do" expressing ability or permission

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