Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about clothes and accessories in Marathi. Clothes are an important part of our daily lives and also a reflection of a region's culture. By learning Marathi clothes vocabulary, you will be able to interact with native Marathi speakers and understand more about their culture.
To improve your Marathi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Clothing Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's learn some vocabulary related to clothing.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ब्लाऊज | blā'ūj | blouse |
| सुर्वात | survāt | trousers |
| साडी | sāḍī | sari |
| शर्ट | śarṭa | shirt |
| टी-शर्ट | ṭī-śarṭa | t-shirt |
| टॉप | ṭop | top |
| धोती | DHŌTĪ | traditional Marathi men's garment |
| कुर्ता | kurtā | traditional Marathi men's garment |
| सलवार कमीज़ | salavār kamīz | Punjabi suit |
| वेस्ट | vesta | vest |
| जेगिंग्स | jeggings | jeggings |
| पैंट | paiṇṭa | pants |
| जींस | jīnsa | jeans |
| कोट | kōṭa | coat |
| स्टोल | sṭōla | stole |
| सूट | sūṭa | suit |
| फ़रक़ | faraq | frock |
| जुनम | junama | jumper/sweater |
| चुनरी | cunarī | scarf/dupatta |
| चोली | cōlī | choli (blouse worn with sari) |
| चमड़ी का कोट | camṛī kā kōṭa | leather jacket |
| स्कर्ट | skarṭa | skirt |
| टाईट्स | ṭā'iṭsa | tights |
| जॉकी | jākī | jockey (underwear) |
| मोज़ा | mōza | socks |
| सैंडल | saiṇḍala | sandals |
| मूल | mūla | shoes |
| बूट | būṭa | boots |
| जूते | jūṭe | shoes |
| चप्पल | cappala | flip-flops |
| हैट | haiṭa | hat |
| ग्लव्स | glōvasa | gloves |
| वाडूल | vāḍūla | umbrella |
| बिद | bida | raincoat |
| ऑपरेटा कोट | ōparēṭā kōṭa | opera coat (long overcoat) |
Dialogue: Buying Clothes[edit | edit source]
- Shopkeeper: आपण आणि माझ्या मराठी सहायकांशी बोलताच आहात का? (Āpaṇa āṇi mājhyā marāṭhī sahāyakāṃśī bōlatāca āhāta kā?) (Do you speak Marathi?)
- Customer: होय (Hōya) (Yes)
- Shopkeeper: आपलं नाव काय आहे? (Āpala nāva kāya āhē?) (What's your name?)
- Customer: माझं नाव राजा आहे. (Mājha nāva rājā āhē.) (My name is Raja.)
- Shopkeeper: ठीक आहे . आपण काय शोधता आहात? (Thik āhē. Āpaṇa kāya śōdhata āhāta?) (What are you looking for?)
- Customer: मी एक नवीन कुर्ता घेणार आहे. (Mī ēka navīna kurtā ghēṇāra āhē.) (I'm looking for a new kurti.)
- Shopkeeper: आपण आश्चर्य वाटू शकता, माझ्या उत्पादनांमध्ये एक अति सुंदर कुर्ता आहे. वेळेवरच तो आलेल आहे. (Āpaṇa āścarya vāṭū śakatā, mājhyā utpādanāṃmadhyē ēka ati sundara kurtā āhē. Vēḷēvaraca tō ālēla āhē.) (You'll be surprised to know, I have a really beautiful kurti in my stock. It has just arrived.)
- Customer: तो माझ्यासाठी कशासाठी उपलब्ध आहे? (Tō mājhyāsāṭhī kashāsāṭhī upalabdh āhē?) (In what sizes is it available for me?)
- Shopkeeper: XXXX (fill in the blanks)
Accessories Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Accessories can enhance a look and make it complete. Let's learn some Marathi accessories vocabulary.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| बाजूची सूची | bājūcī sūcī | bracelet |
| मुडगी | mudagī | bangles |
| पायची सूची | pāyacī sūcī | anklet |
| नथ | natha | nose-pin |
| जुड़वा जेवेलरी | juṛavā jēvēlarī | earrings |
| ताबीझ | tābīja | pendant |
| महानज | mahānaja | necklace |
| टोपी | ṭōpī | cap |
| वक्रप्रदर्शक कान | vakrpradarśaka kāna | hoop earrings |
| आभूषण | ābhūṣaṇa | jewellery |
Dialogue: Buying Accessories[edit | edit source]
- Shopkeeper: आपण काय शोधता आहात? (Āpaṇa kāya śōdhata āhāta?) (What are you looking for?)
- Customer: माझ्याकडे निसर्गचयतित कुठलीही आभूषणे नाहीत. मी एक सोन्यासह ताबीझ घेऊ इच्छितो. (Mājhyākadē nisargacayatit kuthalīhī ābhūṣaṇē nāhīta. Mī ēka sōnyāsaha tābīja ghēū icchitō.) (I don't have any naturally obtained jewelry. I'd like to get a gold pendant.)
- Shopkeeper: होय, आमच्या उत्पादनांमध्ये सोन्यासह ताबीझ आहेत. (Hōya, āmacyā utpādanāṃmadhyē sōnyāsaha tābīja āhēta.) (Yes, we have gold pendants in our stock.)
- Customer: ते किती होतील? (Tē kitī hōtila?) (How much does it cost?)
- Shopkeeper: XXXX (fill in the blanks)
Interesting Marathi Culture Facts[edit | edit source]
- The sari, a traditional Indian garment, is draped in different styles across India. In Maharashtra, it is draped in the nauvari style, where the sari is wrapped around the legs and tucked into the waist, giving it the appearance of trousers. - The turban, known as the pagadi in Marathi, is a popular headgear worn by men in Maharashtra. The style of the turban differs by region and community. - Kolhapuri chappals, a type of handcrafted leather sandals, originated in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
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