Marathi, the official language of the state of Maharashtra in India, is rich in culture and history. One fascinating aspect of this culture is its traditional clothing, which varies from everyday wear to special festive and ceremonial attire. Learning the Marathi words for different clothing items not only enhances your vocabulary but also gives you deeper insights into the lifestyle and traditions of Marathi-speaking people. In this article, we will explore various Marathi terms for common clothing items, along with their pronunciation and usage in sentences.
General Clothing Terms
Kapde (कपडे) is the Marathi word for “clothes.” It’s a plural term used to refer to clothing in general.
त्याच्या कपड्यांची निवड खूप छान आहे.
(Tyācyā kapḍyāñcī nivaḍ khūp chān āhe.)
His choice of clothes is very nice.
Pant (पँट) in Marathi refers to “trousers” or “pants.”
तो निळ्या रंगाची पँट घालून आला आहे.
(To niḷyā raṅgācī paṅṭ ghālūn ālā āhe.)
He came wearing blue pants.
Shirt (शर्ट) remains the same in Marathi, used for the English equivalent “shirt.”
मी काळी शर्ट घातली आहे.
(Mī kāḷī śirṭ ghātalī āhe.)
I am wearing a black shirt.
Traditional Clothing
Sāḍī (साडी) is the traditional attire worn by women. It is a long piece of cloth that is draped elegantly around the body.
तिने हिरव्या रंगाची साडी नेसली आहे.
(Tinē hiravyā raṅgācī sāḍī nesalī āhe.)
She has draped a green sari.
Kurtā (कुर्ता) is a long shirt or tunic worn by both men and women, usually paired with pajamas or jeans.
तो निळ्या रंगाचा कुर्ता घातला आहे.
(To niḷyā raṅgācā kurtā ghātalā āhe.)
He is wearing a blue kurta.
Paijama (पैजामा) refers to the comfortable trousers that are usually paired with a kurta.
मी सफेद पैजामा घातला आहे.
(Mī sapeḍ paijāmā ghātalā āhe.)
I am wearing white pajamas.
Footwear
Chappal (चप्पल) is the Marathi word for “sandals” or “flip-flops.”
तू तुझ्या चप्पल कुठे ठेवल्या आहेत?
(Tū tujhyā chappal kuṭhe ṭhevlyā āhet?)
Where have you kept your sandals?
Būt (बूट) is used for “boots.”
त्याने काळे बूट घातले आहेत.
(Tyāne kāḷe būṭ ghātale āhet.)
He has worn black boots.
Accessories
Topī (टोपी) means “cap” or “hat.”
तो लाल टोपी घातली आहे.
(To lāl ṭopī ghātalī āhe.)
He is wearing a red cap.
Dupatta (दुपट्टा) is a long scarf that is essential with certain Indian outfits, especially worn by women for modesty and style.
तिने गुलाबी दुपट्टा घेतला आहे.
(Tinē gulābī dupaṭṭā ghetalā āhe.)
She has taken a pink dupatta.
Understanding these words will not only help you in identifying and discussing various clothing items in Marathi but also enhance your ability to engage more deeply with the Marathi culture. Whether you are shopping, giving directions, or simply describing someone’s attire, these terms can prove to be very useful.
