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Dari Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Dari learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on clothing vocabulary in Dari, and also learn about some interesting facts related to Afghan traditional clothes. Let's get started!

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Traditional Clothing in Afghanistan

Clothing in Afghanistan is part of the rich cultural heritage, with its designs and fabrics originating from many different tribes and regions of the country. Over the centuries, traditional Afghan clothes have both adapted to changing styles and influences from neighbouring countries, while at the same time retained their unique traditional features.

The clothing worn by Afghan people is often bright, colourful and adorned with intricate embroidery, making them a feast for the eyes. For instance, the "kuchi" people from eastern Afghanistan are renowned for their traditional colourful dresses and magnificent jewellery, which are a symbol of their nomadic life.

Let's learn some Dari vocabulary for clothing pieces that are commonly worn in Afghanistan:

Vocabulary

Dari	Pronunciation	English
بلوچی	baloochi	Coat
چادر	chaador	Veil
کمربند	kamarband	Belt
کمرکش	kamar-kosh	Trousers
کفش	kafsh	Shoes
کلاه	kalaah	Hat
دامن	daaman	Skirt
جلیقه	jelikeh	Jacket
شال	shaal	Scarf
شلوار	shalwaar	Pants
کتونی	katoonii	Cotton shirt
وشمگیر	washmgir	Shawl

Now let's see some examples to see how these words can be used in context:

• Person 1: چاپان نقرهای مجلس کبیر مناسب است که فقط مانتو پوشیده باشید. (Chapan-e naghrahay-e Majlis-e Kabir-e monaasib ast ke faghat manto pushide bashid.) (A dark coat is suitable for attending the big event, just wear a coat.)
• Person 2: چراغ های پذیرایی برای شلوار و پیراهن شگفت انگیز است. (Charaagh-haa-ye paziraaii baraa-ye shalvaar o piraahein shogheft-angiz ast.) (The reception lights are amazing with pants and shirt.)

Additional Vocabulary

Now, let's add to our vocabulary just a bit and learn some adjectives that are useful when describing clothes.

Dari	Pronunciation	English
نازک	naazuk	Thin
ضخیم	zakhim	Thick
کوتاه	ku-taah	Short
بلند	baland	Long
رنگارنگ	rang-aarang	Colorful
شیک	shiik	Stylish
کلاسیک	klassik	Classic
رسمی	rasmi	Formal
غیررسمی	gheyr-e rasmi	Casual
جوان پسند	jawaan-pasand	Youthful
ساده	saadeh	Simple

Now, let's see some examples of these adjectives in use:

• Person 1: این پیراهن خیلی رسمی است. (In piiraahan kheili rasmi ast.) (This shirt is very formal.)
• Person 2: فکر کنم رنگ روشن این تونیک برای یه جلسه غیر رسمی خوب باشه. (Fekr konam rang-e roshan-e in tuniik baraa-ye ye jolose-ye gheyr-e rasmi khoob baashe.) (I think the bright colour of this tunic would be great for a casual meeting.)

Interesting Facts

- The traditional clothes of Afghanistan have fascinated people worldwide, leading to their adoption by fashion designers internationally. For instance, the embroidery of the Kuchi people has been used in collections made by Gucci, Chloe and Oscar de la Renta.

- Men and women's traditional Afghan clothes size are not marked in numbers. Instead, clothing items are usually made in free size, tailored to fit all body types, since it was capital punishment to charge more for a fatter person.

- The "pashmina" shawl is famous worldwide and originated from Afghanistan. It is a type of cashmere wool that is ethically and locally sourced from Changthangi goats in the high-altitude regions of Kashmir and parts of Afghanistan. The shawls are known for their warmth, softness and feather-light weight, making them a luxurious item.

To improve your Dari Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Sources

• Afghan Traditional Clothes | Dari Language Blog