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Panjabi Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Panjabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about clothes in Panjabi. Clothes are an important aspect of cultural identity and can be a topic of conversation in everyday life. This lesson will also help you to increase your vocabulary and improve your communication skills in Panjabi.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Colors, Panjabi Vocabulary → Health and Emergencies → Health and Illness, Family and Relationships & Days ਦਿਨ.

Types of Clothes

In this section, we will learn about different types of clothes in Panjabi. Here are some common examples:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
Kurta	ਕੁੜਤਾ	A traditional collarless shirt worn by men and women in Panjabi culture.
Salwar Kameez	ਸਲਵਾਰ ਕਮੀਜ਼	Traditional dress worn by women in Panjabi culture, featuring long shirt and baggy pants.
Patiala Salwar	ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਸਲਵਾਰ	A type of loose pajama-style trouser that is paired with a long top to make a traditional Panjabi suit.
Phulkari	ਫੁੱਲਕਾਰੀ	A type of embroidery that is used to adorn traditional Panjabi suits, dupattas and shawls.
Pagri	ਪੱਗੜੀ	A type of headgear, typically worn by men from the Panjab region, to represent honour and self-respect.
Jutti	ਜੁੱਤੀ	A type of flat shoe, typically worn by men for formal occasions and women for everyday wear.

Here is an example conversation between friends about traditional Panjabi clothes:

• Person 1: ਮੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਟਿਆਲਾ ਸਲਵਾਰ ਸੂਟ ਹੈ। (I have a Patiala suit.)
• Person 2: ਫੁੱਲਕਾਰੀ ਤੇ ਚੂੜੀਆਂ ਵੀ ਹਨ? (Does it have phulkari and bangles too?)
• Person 1: ਹਾਂ। (Yes.)

Colours and Patterns

In this section, we will learn about colours and patterns that are commonly used in Panjabi clothing. Colours are an important aspect of traditional Panjabi clothes, and different colours represent different moods and occasions.

Here are some examples of colours and patterns:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
ਕਾਲਾ	kālā	black
ਸਫ਼ੈਦ	safed	white
ਲਾਲ	lāl	red
ਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਨੀਲਾ	shāhī nīlā	royal blue
ਲੈਬਰੀ	laibarī	stripes
ਕਦੀ	kadī	squares
ਮੋਰ	mor	peacock motif

Here is an example conversation between friends about the colours and patterns of clothes:

• Person 1: ਮੈਂ ਲਾਲ ਕੁੜਤੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ। (I am happy in my red shirt.)
• Person 2: ਮੈਂਨੂੰ ਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਨੀਲੇ ਰੰਗ ਵਾਲਾ ਕੁੜਤਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। (I really like royal blue shirts.)
• Person 1: ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਲੇ ਤੋ ਕਦੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਫੁੱਲਕਾਰੀ ਹੈ। (My shirt has phulkari squares.)
• Person 2: ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਸੁਣੇਦਾ ਹੈ। (It sounds very pretty.)

Western Clothes

In this section, we will learn about western-style clothes that are commonly worn in Panjabi society. Western clothes are becoming increasingly popular and are being worn more frequently in everyday life.

Here are some examples of western-style clothes:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
ਜੀਨਸ	jīnas	Jeans
ਟੀਸ਼ਰਟ	ṭīśarta	T-shirts
ਕੌਟ	kaūt	Coat
ਸਵੈਟਰ	savaitara	Sweater

Here is an example conversation between friends about western-style clothes:

• Person 1: ਮੈਂਂੂੰ ਟੀਸ਼ਰਟ ਤੇ ਜੀਨਸ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਹਨ। (I love T-shirts and jeans.)
• Person 2: ਮੈਂ ਦਸਤਾਰ ਤੇ ਕੌਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ। (I am happy in my turban and coat.)
• Person 1: ਮੇਰੇ ਲਈ ਤੇ ਜੁੱਤੀਆਂ ਹਨ। (I have shoes for myself.)
• Person 2: ਓਹ, ਜੁੱਤੀਆਂ ਵੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀਆਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਨੇ। (Oh, shoes are also very pretty.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned about different types of clothes in Panjabi, colours and patterns that are commonly used, and western-style clothes that are becoming increasingly popular. Learning about clothes can help us to communicate better and appreciate different aspects of cultural identity. Keep practicing and expanding your Panjabi vocabulary!

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