Vocabulary: Thematic & Topical Vocabulary (A2) - Lesson 4: More on Clothing

Lesson 4: More on Clothing

Accessories and Useful Verbs

You already know words like 'shirt' and 'pants'. But what about the other things we wear, like glasses or a watch? And what are the action words for putting on and removing clothes? This lesson will teach you about common accessories and useful clothing verbs.

Word Bank

Common Accessories

• Accessory (noun) | គ្រឿង​បន្ថែម
  A small item worn or carried to complete an outfit.
• glasses (noun) | វ៉ែនតា
  Lenses in a frame to help you see better.
  Example: "I need my glasses to read."
• sunglasses (noun) | វ៉ែនតាការពារកម្តៅថ្ងៃ
  Dark glasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
  Example: "It is sunny, so I'm wearing sunglasses."
• watch (noun) | នាឡិកាដៃ
  A small clock that you wear on your wrist.
  Example: "I'm not wearing my watch."
• bag (noun) | កាបូប
  A container used to carry things.
  Example: "My books are in my bag."
• sandals (noun) | ស្បែកជើងផ្ទាត់
  Open shoes for hot weather.
  Example: "Many people in Cambodia wear sandals."

Useful Verbs for Clothing

• put on (phrasal verb) | ស្លៀកពាក់
  The action of placing clothes on your body.
  Example: "I put on a jacket."
• take off (phrasal verb) | ដោះចេញ
  The action of removing clothes.
  Example: "Please take off your shoes."
• get dressed (verb phrase) | ស្លៀកពាក់
  The process of putting on all your clothes.
  Example: "I wake up and then I get dressed."
• try on (phrasal verb) | សាកល្បង
  To put on clothes in a shop before buying.
  Example: "I need to try on these pants."

Usage Note: "Wear" vs. "Put on"

These two verbs are different and often confuse learners.

• Wear describes the state of having clothes on your body. It happens for a long time.
  Example: "Today, I am wearing a blue shirt."
• Put on describes the action of placing clothes on your body. It happens in a moment.
  Example: "It is cool. I need to put on my jacket."

In Conversation

Bora is waiting for Srey to get ready to go out.

Bora: Srey, are you ready to go?

Srey: Almost! I need to put on my shoes. I can't decide which ones to wear.

Bora: Just wear your comfortable sandals. It's a hot day.

Srey: Good idea. Where are my sunglasses? Ah, here they are. Okay, I just need to get my bag.

Bora: And don't forget your watch! You always ask me for the time.

Srey: (Laughs) You are right. Okay, now I am fully dressed and ready to go!

Check Your Understanding

1. Before you buy a shirt, it's a good idea to ______ it ______ in the shop.
   • a) take... off
   • b) try... on
   • c) get... dressed
   Answer: b) try... on

2. It is starting to rain, so I will ______ my raincoat.
   • a) wear
   • b) put on
   • c) try on
   Answer: b) put on (This is the action of doing it now.)

3. What do you wear on your wrist to see the time?
   • a) Sunglasses
   • b) A watch
   • c) Glasses
   Answer: b) A watch

Your Mission

1. Getting Ready: Write three sentences about your routine for getting dressed. (e.g., "First, I put on my shirt. Then, I put on my pants.")
2. My Accessories: What accessories do you have? Write one sentence. (e.g., "I have a black bag and two pairs of sunglasses.")
3. Speak: Your mission is to ask a friend, "What are you wearing today?".