Language/Telugu/Vocabulary/Clothes
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In this lesson, we will learn about the different types of clothes in Telugu. Clothes are an important part of our daily lives and culture. Knowing the names of different clothes will not only help you communicate better but also allow you to explore and understand Telugu culture better. So, let's get started!
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Traditional Telugu Clothes[edit | edit source]
Telugu people are known for their colorful and vibrant dressing style. The traditional Telugu clothes are not just beautiful but also hold a deep cultural significance.
Pancha[edit | edit source]
The Pancha is a traditional Telugu shirt for men. It is similar to a Kurta and is worn with a Dhoti, a type of garment that is worn around the waist and legs. The Pancha is usually made of cotton and is perfect for the hot and humid climate of the region.
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| పంచె (pancha) | pahn-chah | Traditional Telugu shirt for men |
| ధోతి (dhoti) | doh-tee | Traditional garment worn around the waist and legs |
- Person 1: నేను పంచ ధోతి ధరిస్తున్నాను (Nenu Pancha Dhoti dharistunnaanu) (I am wearing a Pancha and Dhoti)
- Person 2: అందరూ చాలా అందమైన పరికరాలు ధరిస్తారు (Andaruu chala andamaina parikaralu daristaru) (Everyone wears beautiful clothes)
Sari[edit | edit source]
The Sari is a well-known Indian garment that is popular in Telugu culture as well. It is a long piece of cloth that is draped around the waist and worn over a blouse. The Sari comes in various fabrics, colors, and designs making it a versatile garment.
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| సీరి (sari) | seh-ree | Traditional garment for women |
| బ్లౌస్ (blouse) | blowz | Upper garment worn with a Sari |
- Person 1: మీకు పసుపు సీరి చాలా అందంగా ఉంది (Meeku pasupu sari chala andamga undhi) (Your yellow Sari looks beautiful)
- Person 2: ధన్యవాదాలు (Dhanyavaadalu) (Thank you)
Veshti[edit | edit source]
The Veshti is a traditional garment for men in Telugu culture. It is worn with a shirt or a vest and is draped around the waist and legs. The Veshti is also known as Mundu in some parts of Telugu speaking regions.
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| వేష్టి (veshti) | ves-tee | Traditional garment for men |
| వెస్టు (vestu) | ves-too | Upper garment worn with a Veshti |
- Person 1: నేను చాలా కాలం తరువాత వేష్టి ధరిస్తాను (Nenu chala kaalam taruvaatha Veshti daristhaanu) (I am wearing Veshti after a long time)
- Person 2: అందరూ కనుక అందంగా ఉన్నారు (Andaruu kanuka andamga unnaru) (Everyone is looking good)
Western Clothes[edit | edit source]
In recent years, western clothes have become popular in Telugu speaking regions. With globalization and changing fashion trends, people have started embracing western clothes as well.
Jins Pantulu[edit | edit source]
Jins Pantulu, also known as Jeans, is a popular garment among both men and women. It is comfortable to wear and can be paired with any kind of upper garment.
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| జీన్స్ పంట్లు (jins pantulu) | jeans pantloo | Jeans |
- Person 1: నీ జీన్స్ పంట్లు చాలా బాగుంది (Nee jeans pantulu chala bagundhi) (Your Jeans look good)
- Person 2: ధన్యవాదాలు (Dhanyavaadalu) (Thank you)
T-Shirt[edit | edit source]
The T-Shirt is a popular garment among both men and women. It is comfortable to wear and is popular in casual settings.
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| టీ-షర్ట్ (teesart) | tee-shurt | T-Shirt |
- Person 1: నీ టీ-షర్ట్ బాగుంది (Nee teesart bagundhi) (Your T-Shirt looks good)
- Person 2: మీరు అందరూ బాగుంటారు (Meeru andaruu baguntaaru) (You all look good)
Shattu[edit | edit source]
The Shattu, also known as a shirt, is a popular garment for men. It is worn with Jeans, trousers or any other kind of bottom wear.
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| చెమట (chemata) | chemata | Shirt |
| ట్రౌసర్స్ (trousers) | trousers | Bottom wear worn with a shirt |
- Person 1: మీ చెమట కాలేదు (Mee chemata kaaledu) (Your shirt is not clean)
- Person 2: నేను ఈ సమస్య తీసుకుంటున్నాను (Nenu ee samasya theesukuntunnaanu) (I am fixing the problem)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned about different types of clothes in Telugu. The traditional clothes like Pancha, Sari, and Veshti have been a part of Telugu culture for centuries, while western clothes like Jeans, T-Shirts, and Shattu have become popular in recent times. In Telugu culture, clothes are not just a means of covering ourselves but are a way of expressing our traditions and culture. To improve your Telugu Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check out the other Vocabulary lessons as well. Happy learning! 😊
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Clothes Words in Telugu || Learn Telugu || Telugu Words - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Clothes Vocabulary in English And Telugu | PART-1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Clothes Vocabulary in Telugu And English | PART-2 - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Count from 1 to 10
- Fruits
- Greetings
- Counting and Numbers
- Time samayamu,kaalamu సమయము,కాలము
- Education
- Days of the week dinamulu దినములు
- Feelings and Emotions
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Telugu Vocabulary - 17 Lessons
- Clothes names in Telugu and English | Clothes in Telugu - Learn Entry