1. Key Vocabulary
Khaub ncaws
Clothes khaub ncaws
General word for clothing.
Tsho
Shirt tsho
Upper body clothing.
Ris
Pants ris
Lower body clothing.
Nkawm khau
Shoes nkawm khau
Footwear.
Nqe lossis nqi
Price nqe lossis nqi
Cost of something.
2. Conversation
A: Nyob zoo! Koj hnav dab tsi hnub no?
Hello! What are you wearing today? Nyob zoo! Koj hnav dab tsi hnub no?
B: Kuv hnav ib lub tsho dawb thiab ib lub ris dub. Koj los sij zoo nkauj heev.
I’m wearing a white shirt and black pants. You also look nice. Kuv hnav ib lub tsho dawb thiab ib lub ris dub. Koj los sij zoo nkauj heev.
A: Ua tsaug! Kuv xav yuav ib khub khau tshiab. Koj puas kam nrog kuv mus tom khw?
Thanks! I want to buy a new pair of shoes. Will you go shopping with me? Ua tsaug! Kuv xav yuav ib khub khau tshiab. Koj puas kam nrog kuv mus tom khw?
B: Tau kawg. Peb mus saib seb tus nqe puas haum rau peb.
Of course. Let’s go see if the price is good for us. Tau kawg. Peb mus saib seb tus nqe puas haum rau peb.
A: Yog lawm. Kuv vam tias peb yuav nrhiav tau khaub ncaws zoo nkauj.
Yes. I hope we will find some nice clothes. Yog lawm. Kuv vam tias peb yuav nrhiav tau khaub ncaws zoo nkauj.
B: Kuv ntseeg tias peb yuav nrhiav tau yam peb nyiam.
I believe we will find something we like. Kuv ntseeg tias peb yuav nrhiav tau yam peb nyiam.
3. Grammar Lesson
Asking what someone is wearing: Koj hnav dab tsi? → “What are you wearing?”
Answer: Kuv hnav [clothing item].
Talking about price: Tus nqe puas haum? → “Is the price okay?”
Answer: Tus nqe haum / Tus nqe kim dhau.
Notes: Use classifiers with clothing if needed (e.g., ib lub tsho, ib khub khau).
4. Flashcards
Basic Conversation: Clothes and Shopping for Clothes
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