Fashion & Clothing

1. Ndifuna ukuzama le ngubo.

   I want to try on this clothing.

   Usage

   Used when wanting to try on clothes

2. Iphi indawo yokuzama iingubo?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of the fitting room

3. Le sayizi inkulu kakhulu.

   This size is too large.

   Usage

   Communicating that the size is too large

4. Ngaba kukho isayizi encinci?

   Is there a smaller size?

   Usage

   Asking for a smaller size

5. Lo mbala umhle kakhulu!

   This color is very beautiful!

   Usage

   Complimenting the color of a garment

6. Ngaba kukho omnye umbala?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Asking for alternative color options

7. Yimalini le ngubo?

   How much is this clothing?

   Usage

   Asking the price of clothing

8. Le ngubo ingahlanjwa?

   Can this clothing be washed?

   Usage

   Asking about washing care instructions

9. Ndiyayithanda le stayile!

   I love this style!

   Usage

   Expressing love for a style

10. Ngaba kukho iingubo zobuXhosa apha?

    Do you have traditional Xhosa clothing here?

    Usage

    Looking for traditional Xhosa clothing

11. Ngaba le ngubo iyandifanela?

    Does this clothing suit me?

    Usage

    Asking if clothing suits you

12. Ndifuna ukubuyisa le ngubo.

    I want to return this clothing.

    Usage

    Requesting a return or exchange

13. Ndifuna ukwenzelwa isipho.

    I would like it wrapped as a gift.

    Usage

    Asking for gift wrapping

14. Nini ukuthengisa ngesaphulelo?

    When is the sale?

    Usage

    Asking about an upcoming sale

15. Ngaba le ngubo inamandla?

    Is this clothing durable?

    Usage

    Asking about the durability of clothing

16. Le ngubo yenziwe ngantoni?

    What is this clothing made of?

    Usage

    Asking about the material or fabric of clothing

    Grammar Note

    "Ingubo" is class 9 (plural "iingubo"), so the demonstrative is "le" and the subject concord is "i-", which becomes "y-" before the vowel of "enziwe"

17. Ndiyayithanda kakhulu le ngubo. Ndiyayithenga.

    I really like this clothing. I will buy it.

    Usage

    Expressing the decision to buy a clothing item

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