Language/Nepali-individual-language/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Nepali (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be studying about clothes. Clothing varies according to geography, climate, culture, and tradition. Nepal similarly offers rich and diverse cultural groups which have influenced their particular style of dressing. So, let's learn Nepali words related to clothes!
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Basics[edit | edit source]
Before we start, here are some phrases you can use while discussing about clothes:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| कपडाहरु | Kapādhārū | Clothes |
| ढकाई | ḍhakāī | Covering |
| पहनिलो | Pahinilo | Worn |
| खराद्द | Kharādd | Bought |
| सजिलो | Sajilo | Easy |
| महँगो | Mahago | Expensive |
| सस्तो | Sasto | Cheap |
Clothes[edit | edit source]
Let's learn some common types of clothes worn in Nepal:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| कुरा | kurā | Shirt |
| झोला | jholā | Bag |
| साडी | sāḍī | Sari |
| चोली | chōlī | Blouse |
| जुन्गी | jungī | Vest |
| जुटी | juṭī | Shoes |
| टोपी | ṭōpī | Cap/Hat |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: तपाईलाई कुरा मन पर्ने छ? (Tapāīlāī kurā mana parne cha?) (Do you like wearing shirts?)
- Person 2: हुँदैन, जुन्गीको प्रयोग गर्छु (Huṁdain, jungīko prayog garchhu) (No, I wear vests.)
Colors[edit | edit source]
Let's learn the colors commonly used for clothes:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| अहिले | ahilē | Now |
| इन्द्रो | indrō | Blue |
| हरियो | hariyō | Green |
| कालो | kālō | Black |
| सेतो | setō | White |
| टेक्स्चरी | ṭēkschirī | Textured |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: तपाईलाई कुरा कुन रङ्गको हेर्न मन लाग्छ? (Tapāīlāī kurā kun raṅgako hera man lāgcha?) (Which color of shirts do you like the most?)
- Person 2: आजको सफरमा इन्द्रो पहिने छु (Ājako safari mā indrō pahine chu) (I am wearing blue today during my travel)
Fabrics[edit | edit source]
Let's learn about the different types of fabrics used in Nepal:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| कपास | Kapās | Cotton |
| सिल | Sil | Silk |
| ऊन | Ūn | Wool |
| लेटेक्स | Lēṭēksa | Latex |
| टरीकोट | Ṭarīkōṭ | Terikot |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: तपाईलाई सिल टोपी कस्तो लाग्छ? (Tapāīlāī sil ṭopī kasto lāgcha?) (How does silk cap look like on you?)
- Person 2: जहिलेका लागि हेर्नुस्। पहिलोपटक टरीकोतको एउटा चोली पहिएको छु आज। (Jahilēkā lāgi herna sus. Pahilōpaṭak ṭarīkōtakō ēuṭā chōlī pahiēkō chu āja.) (Let me see. Today, I am wearing a terikot blouse for the first time.)
Additional Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some additional words related to clothes:
| Nepali (individual language) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| गला | Galā | Neck |
| हटट | Haṭṭa | Belt |
| हाते दिजाइन | Hātē dijāina | Handmade |
| लेस | Lēsa | Lace |
| बटन | Baṭan | Button |
| झिप | Jhipa | Zipper |
Usage in Context[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: तपाईलाई हाते दिजाइनको कपडाहरु कुनै पछाडी नै चाहिएनन्? (Tapāīlāī hātē dijāinakō kapādhārū kunai pachhāḍī nai cāhiyēnann?) (Do you not prefer any backward clothes that are handwoven?)
- Person 2: सँग्लैंगै हाते दिजाइनको बटन र झिप अझ धेरै पसन्द छन् (Saṅglaingai hātē dijāinakō baṭan ra jhip aja dhērai pasand chhan) (I really like buttons and zippers made from handwoven fabric.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
This brings us to the end of the lesson on Nepali (individual language) Vocabulary - Clothes. We hope you have learned some interesting words and expanded your vocabulary. To improve your Nepali (individual language) vocabulary, you can check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions. Don't forget to check out our other vocabulary lessons on the [Language/Nepali-individual-language/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page.
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