Clothing and Fashion in Bengali: পোশাক এবং ফ্যাশন)



Lesson Objective:


By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to name common items of clothing and describe their own clothing style and preferences in both German and Bengali, with English as the course language.



Vocabulary List:



  • Shirt (German: das Hemd / Bengali: শার্ট) – A piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically with buttons down the front.

  • Dress (German: das Kleid / Bengali: জামা) – A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs.

  • Pants (German: die Hose / Bengali: প্যান্ট) – A piece of clothing worn from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately.

  • Skirt (German: der Rock / Bengali: স্কার্ট) – A garment hanging from the waist that covers all or part of the legs, worn by women and girls.

  • Jacket (German: die Jacke / Bengali: জ্যাকেট) – A warm or stylish piece of outerwear worn over other clothes.

  • Shoes (German: die Schuhe / Bengali: জুতো) – Footwear worn to protect and comfort the feet.

  • Hat (German: der Hut / Bengali: টুপি) – A head covering worn for various reasons including fashion and protection.

  • Fashion (German: die Mode / Bengali: ফ্যাশন) – Popular trends and styles in clothing and appearance.



Grammar Point:



In German, nouns have genders (masculine, feminine, and neuter) and take articles accordingly:



  • der (masculine) – e.g. der Hut (the hat)

  • die (feminine or plural) – e.g. die Jacke (the jacket), die Hosen (the pants)

  • das (neuter) – e.g. das Hemd (the shirt)



When you describe clothing someone is wearing, use the verb “tragen” (to wear):



  • Ich trage ein Hemd. (I am wearing a shirt.)

  • Sie trägt ein Kleid. (She is wearing a dress.)



Exercises:



Reading Comprehension:


Read the following passage:



Anna is getting ready for school. She is wearing a red dress and white shoes. Her brother Ben is wearing jeans and a blue shirt. Their mother gives them both jackets because it is cold outside.


Questions:



  • What is Anna wearing?

  • What color is Ben’s shirt?

  • Why do they wear jackets?



Listening Comprehension:



(Instructor reads or plays audio): "Today, I'm wearing a green jacket, black pants, and brown shoes. My favorite clothing item is my scarf because it is both warm and stylish."


Task: Write down what the speaker is wearing. What is their favorite item of clothing?



Speaking Practice:


Practice the following with a partner or in front of a mirror:



  • Describe what you are wearing today using full sentences.

  • Example: "I am wearing a blue shirt and black pants."

  • Ask a partner: "What do you usually wear in summer?" and answer accordingly.



Summary:



In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to clothing and fashion in English, with translations in German and Bengali. We explored the German article system (der/die/das) and practiced speaking and listening activities to describe clothing. Remember the verb “tragen” to express what someone is wearing in German.



Homework:



  • Make a list of 10 clothing items from your wardrobe and write their names in English, German, and Bengali.

  • Write 5 sentences describing what different people in your family are wearing (e.g., My sister is wearing...).

  • Prepare a short spoken presentation about your favorite outfit and explain why it is your favorite.