Beauty & Grooming

1. Ilea moztu nahi nuke.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Opening phrase at a hair salon

   Grammar Note

   "nahi nuke" = I would like (conditional)

2. Punta bakarrik moztu, mesedez.

   Just a trim, please.

   Usage

   Asking for a trim only

   Grammar Note

   "bakarrik" = only (restrictive adverb)

3. Ile-tindaketa nahi nuke.

   I'd like to color / dye my hair.

   Usage

   Requesting hair coloring

   Grammar Note

   "nahi nuke" = I would like (conditional)

4. Azazkal-tratamendu bat nahi nuke.

   I'd like a manicure.

   Usage

   Booking a manicure

   Grammar Note

   "Azazkal" is the human fingernail ("atzapar" is an animal's claw). "nahi nuke" = I would like (conditional)

5. Aurpegiko tratamendu bat nahi nuke.

   I'd like a facial treatment.

   Usage

   Booking a facial treatment

   Grammar Note

   "-ko" = of (genitive postposition)

6. Larruazal sentikorra dut.

   I have sensitive skin.

   Usage

   Informing about sensitive skin

   Grammar Note

   "dut" = I have (first person singular)

7. Nola erabiltzen da produktu hau?

   How do I use this product?

   Usage

   Asking how to use a beauty product

   Grammar Note

   "erabiltzen da" = it is used (passive habitual)

8. Eguzki-krema bat gomendatzen al didazu?

   Can you recommend a sunscreen?

   Usage

   Looking for sunscreen recommendations

   Grammar Note

   "al didazu" = can you for me (indirect object question)

9. Kontsulta doan al da?

   Is the consultation free?

   Usage

   Checking if beauty consultation is free

   Grammar Note

   "al da" = is it (question particle)

10. Ile-tresna erabilera bakarrekoak erabiltzen al dituzue?

    Do you use single-use / personal tools?

    Usage

    Checking hygiene standards at the salon

    Grammar Note

    "dituzue" = you (plural) use (plural object)

11. Ilea luzatu nahi nuke — luzeago utz ezazu.

    I'm growing my hair — please leave it longer.

    Usage

    Telling the stylist to keep hair longer

    Grammar Note

    "-ago" = more, -er (comparative suffix)

12. Produktu naturalak erabiltzen al dituzue?

    Do you use natural products?

    Usage

    Asking about natural ingredient products

    Grammar Note

    "dituzue" = you use (2nd person plural, plural object)

13. Ile-apaintzeko hitzordua hartu nahi nuke.

    I'd like to make an appointment for hair styling.

    Usage

    Booking a hair styling appointment

    Grammar Note

    "hartu nahi nuke" = I would like to take (conditional)

14. Begiak makillatu nahi nituzke.

    I'd like to do eye makeup.

    Usage

    Booking an eye makeup service

    Grammar Note

    "nituzke" = I would like to (conditional)

15. Zer koloretako azazkal-esmalteak dituzue?

    What nail polish colors do you have?

    Usage

    Choosing nail polish colors

    Grammar Note

    "Azazkal" is a human nail (not an animal's claw). Since the question is addressed to the shop, the verb is the second person plural "dituzue" (plural object)

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