Fashion & Clothing

1. He rahi tōku tēnei?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Checking if your size is available

   Grammar Note

   "He rahi tōku" = "there is my size"

2. Ka taea te whakamātautau i tēnei?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Asking to try on an item

   Grammar Note

   "Ka taea" = "is it possible to"

3. Ko hea te rūma whakamātau?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking where the fitting room is

   Grammar Note

   "Ko hea" = "where"

4. He horo, he tūtangatanga, he roa, he poto rānei tēnei.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing fit of clothing

   Grammar Note

   "He + adjective" = "it is [too] ..."

5. He tae rerekē tāu?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Looking for a different color

   Grammar Note

   "He tae rerekē tāu" = "do you have a different color"

6. He aha te mea i hangaia ai tēnei kākahu?

   What material or fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Asking about fabric or material

   Grammar Note

   "te mea i hangaia ai" = "the thing it was made from (material)". "He aha …?" asks "what is …?"

7. Ka taea te horoi i roto i te mīhini horoi?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Asking if machine washable

   Grammar Note

   "Ka taea" = "is it possible to"

8. He rahi nui ake tāu o tēnei momo?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Asking for a larger size

   Grammar Note

   "nui ake" = "larger/more" (comparative)

9. Ka hia tēnei?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking the price

   Grammar Note

   "Ka hia" = "how much"

10. He whakahekenga utu tā koutou?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Asking about sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "He ~ tā koutou?" = "do you have a ~?"

11. Ka tango au i tēnei.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Deciding to buy an item

    Grammar Note

    "Ka tango" = "take" (decision)

12. E titiro ana anake ahau — ngā mihi.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Browsing without intent to buy

    Grammar Note

    "e ... ana" = present continuous

13. He aha tō tikanga whakahoki, tikanga whakawhiti rānei?

    What is your return or exchange policy?

    Usage

    Asking about return/exchange policy

    Grammar Note

    "He aha tō tikanga" = "what is your policy"

14. He rahi ō Ūropi, ō te ao whānui rānei tā koutou?

    Do you carry European or international sizes?

    Usage

    Asking about international sizing

    Grammar Note

    "rānei" = "or"

15. He ātaahua ki runga i a koe tērā.

    That looks great on you.

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion's outfit

    Grammar Note

    "ki runga i a koe" = "on you (wearing)"

16. Ka taea tēnei te whakarerekē, te tapahi rānei?

    Can you alter or hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting alterations or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "Ka taea" = "is it possible to"

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