Fashion & Clothing

1. Kay p'achata ñuqap tipaypiqchu kanman?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Ask if the item comes in your size

   Grammar Note

   "-piq" = suffix indicating fitting/matching

2. Kay p'achata churaykuyta atinichu?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Ask to try on an item of clothing

   Grammar Note

   "chura-" = root meaning to put on/wear

3. Maypim vestidor kashan?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Ask for the fitting room location

   Grammar Note

   "vestidor" is a loanword from Spanish

4. Kay anchataqi k'ichi / lawra / suni / pisi.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describe the fit of the clothing

   Grammar Note

   "anchataqi" = intensifier meaning "too"

5. Huq llaqllapichu kan?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Ask for an item in a different color

   Grammar Note

   "huq" = word meaning "another/other"

6. Ima materialmantataq kay p'acha ruwasqa?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Ask about the fabric or material of clothing

   Grammar Note

   "-manta" = suffix meaning "from/about"

7. Kay makinapi mayllayta atinchu?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Ask if item can be machine washed

   Grammar Note

   "-pi" = locative/instrumental suffix

8. Aswan hatun tipaypim tiyanchu?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Ask for same style in a larger size

   Grammar Note

   "aswan" = comparative word meaning "more"

9. Kayqa hayk'am?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Ask how much an item costs

   Grammar Note

   "kay" = "this", "-qa" marks the topic; "hayk'a" = "how much", "-m" is the evidential suffix

10. Ventachu / descuentochu tiyanchu?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Ask if there is a sale or discount

    Grammar Note

    "venta" and "descuento" are loanwords from Spanish

11. Kayta rantiykusaq.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Confirm purchase decision

    Grammar Note

    "-kusaq" = future tense suffix

12. Qhawayllam kachkani, sulpayki.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely indicate you are just browsing

    Grammar Note

    "-llam" = limitative suffix meaning "only/just"

13. Imatam politicanki tikramuy / cambio ruwanamanta?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Ask about return and exchange policy

    Grammar Note

    "cambio" is a loanword from Spanish

14. Occidental / internacional tipaykuna kanchu?

    Do you carry Western / international sizes?

    Usage

    Ask if Western or international sizes are available

    Grammar Note

    "occidental" is a loanword from Spanish

15. Kay p'achaqa qanpaq sumaqmi.

    This looks great on you.

    Usage

    Compliment companion on how clothing looks

    Grammar Note

    "-qa" marks the topic, "-paq" means "for", "-mi" is the evidential suffix; "sumaq" = "beautiful/lovely"

16. [Llaqlla]pichu tiyan?

    Do you have the same in [color]?

    Usage

    Ask for a specific color of an item

    Grammar Note

    "-pi" = locative suffix meaning "in/at"

17. Kay estilo kunan modapichu kashan?

    Is this style popular right now?

    Usage

    Ask if a style is currently fashionable

    Grammar Note

    "estilo" and "moda" are loanwords from Spanish

18. Kay p'achata allichayta atinkichu?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Request clothing alteration or hemming

    Grammar Note

    "allichay" = "to fix/put right" (same sense in the Beauty & Grooming category and the Massage & Spa category); "-ta atinkichu" = request form meaning "can you?"

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