Fashion & Clothing

1. 這件衫有較大號的無？

   Tsit-kiānn sann ū khah tuā-hō ê bô?

   Do you have this shirt in a larger size?

   Usage

   Used when asking about larger sizes for clothing.

   Grammar Note

   "khah" is the Min Nan comparative adverb meaning "more" or "larger".

2. 我會當試穿看覓無？

   Guá ē-tàng tshì-tshīng khuànn-māi bô?

   May I try this on?

   Usage

   Used to ask permission to try on clothing.

   Grammar Note

   "khuànn-māi" adds a casual, tentative nuance of "give it a try".

3. 試穿間佇佗位？

   Tshì-tshīng-king tī tó-uī?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of the fitting room.

   Grammar Note

   "tī" is the Min Nan locative verb meaning "to be at/in".

4. 這件真適合你。

   Tsit-kiānn tsin sik-ha̍p lí.

   This suits you very well.

   Usage

   Used to compliment someone on how well clothing suits them.

   Grammar Note

   "tsin" is an intensifying adverb meaning "very" in Min Nan.

5. 這个顏色有較暗的無？

   Tsit-ê gân-sik ū khah àm ê bô?

   Do you have this in a darker color?

   Usage

   Used when asking about color options for clothing.

   Grammar Note

   "khah àm" is the comparative form for "darker" in Min Nan.

6. 這件衫是啥物材料做的？

   Tsit-kiānn sann sī siánn-mih tsâi-liāu tsò ê?

   What material is this shirt made of?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the fabric or material of clothing.

   Grammar Note

   "tsò ê" is used to describe what something is made of.

7. 這款是今年流行的款式。

   Tsit-khuán sī kin-nî liû-hîng ê khuán-sik.

   This style is trending this year.

   Usage

   Used when talking about fashion trends.

   Grammar Note

   "khuán-sik" refers to a style or design of clothing in Min Nan.

8. 這雙鞋合跤無？

   Tsit-siang ê ha̍h-kha bô?

   Do these shoes fit well?

   Usage

   Used when checking if shoes fit properly.

   Grammar Note

   "ha̍h-kha" means the shoes fit the feet comfortably.

9. 這个皮包是真皮的無？

   Tsit-ê phî-pau sī tsin-phî ê bô?

   Is this bag made of genuine leather?

   Usage

   Used when checking if a bag is made of genuine leather.

   Grammar Note

   "tsin-phî" literally means "real skin/leather" in Min Nan.

10. 請問這有拍折無？

    Tshiánn-mn̄g tsit ū phah-tsiat bô?

    Is there a discount on this?

    Usage

    Used to ask if there is a discount available.

    Grammar Note

    "phah-tsiat" means to give a discount in Min Nan.

11. 這件衫欲按怎洗？

    Tsit-kiānn sann beh án-tsuánn sé?

    How should I wash this garment?

    Usage

    Used to ask about the proper way to wash a garment.

    Grammar Note

    "án-tsuánn" is the Min Nan interrogative adverb meaning "how".

12. 你感覺這兩件佗件較好看？

    Lí kám-kak tsit-nn̄g-kiānn toh-kiānn khah hó-khuànn?

    Which of these two do you think looks better?

    Usage

    Used when asking for an opinion on two clothing options.

    Grammar Note

    "khah hó-khuànn" is a comparative phrase meaning "better-looking".

13. 這个商標是啥物牌子？

    Tsit-ê siong-phiau sī siánn-mih pâi-tsí?

    What brand is this?

    Usage

    Used when asking about the brand of an item.

    Grammar Note

    "pâi-tsí" is the colloquial Min Nan word for brand or label.

14. 你的衫真好看，是佇佗位買的？

    Lí ê sann tsin hó-khuànn, sī tī tó-uī bé ê?

    Your outfit looks great, where did you buy it?

    Usage

    A casual expression to compliment someone's outfit and ask where they bought it.

    Grammar Note

    "tī tó-uī" is the Min Nan interrogative expression for "where".

15. 這件會使退換無？

    Tsit-kiānn ē-sái thè-uānn bô?

    Can I return or exchange this?

    Usage

    Used when asking about the return or exchange policy for clothing.

    Grammar Note

    "ē-sái" expresses possibility or permission in Min Nan.

16. 這間店有無賣傳統服飾？

    Tsit-king tiàm ū-bô bē thuân-thóng ho̍k-sik?

    Does this shop sell traditional clothing?

    Usage

    Used when looking for traditional Taiwanese garments or souvenirs.

    Grammar Note

    "ho̍k-sik" encompasses clothing and accessories in Min Nan.

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