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Words for Clothing and Fashion in Nepali


Basic Clothing Items


Fashion and clothing are essential aspects of any culture, and learning the language of clothing is both fun and practical. If you’re planning a trip to Nepal or just want to expand your vocabulary in Nepali, understanding how to discuss clothing and fashion can be incredibly useful. In this article, we’ll explore a variety of words and phrases related to clothing and fashion in Nepali, complete with Nepali example sentences to help you understand their usage in context.

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Let’s start with some basic clothing items that you might wear every day.

1. Shirt in Nepali is “कमिज” (kamij).
– म आज नयाँ कमिज लगाएको छु। (Ma aaja naya kamij lagayeko chu.) – I am wearing a new shirt today.

2. Pants are referred to as “पाइन्ट” (paint).
– तिमीले कालो पाइन्ट लगाएका छौ? (Timile kalo paint lagayeka chhau?) – Are you wearing black pants?

3. Shoes in Nepali is “जुत्ता” (jutta).
– मेरो जुत्ता फुटेको छ। (Mero jutta phuteko cha.) – My shoe is torn.

Traditional Nepali Clothing

Nepal, rich in cultural heritage, also has its unique traditional attire, which is often worn during festivals and important occasions.

1. Sari is widely recognized and is called “साडी” (saadi) in Nepali.
– उसले रातो साडी लगाएकी थिई। (Usle raato saadi lagayeki thi.) – She was wearing a red sari.

2. Daura-Suruwal is the traditional attire for Nepali men.
– हरेक तिहारमा उनी दौरा-सुरुवाल लगाउँछन्। (Harek tihar ma unee daura-suruwal lagaaunchhan.) – He wears Daura-Suruwal every Tihar festival.

3. Gunyo Cholo is a traditional dress for young girls.
– यो गुन्यो चोलो तिम्रो लागि हो। (Yo gunyo cholo timro lagi ho.) – This Gunyo Cholo is for you.

Accessories

No outfit is complete without the right accessories. Here are some common terms:

1. Watch in Nepali is “घडी” (ghadi).
– तिम्रो घडी कति बजेको छ? (Timro ghadi kati baje ko cha?) – What time is your watch showing?

2. Belt translates to “बेल्ट” (belt).
– मलाई नयाँ बेल्ट किन्नु पर्ने भएको छ। (Malai naya belt kinnu parne bhaeko cha.) – I need to buy a new belt.

3. Bag in Nepali is called “झोला” (jhola).
– उसको झोला धेरै ठूलो छ। (Usko jhola dherai thulo cha.) – His bag is very big.

Describing Clothes in Nepali

When shopping or discussing clothing, it’s helpful to know some descriptive terms.

1. Color – “रङ्ग” (rang)
– यो कमिजको रङ्ग राम्रो छ। (Yo kamij ko rang ramro cha.) – The color of this shirt is nice.

2. Size – “साइज” (size)
– यो पाइन्टको साइज मेरो लागि ठिक छ। (Yo paint ko size mero lagi thik cha.) – The size of these pants is right for me.

3. Fit – “फिट” (fit)
– यो कोट राम्रोसँग फिट भएन। (Yo kot ramrosanga fit bhayena.) – This coat did not fit well.

Shopping for Clothes

When you’re shopping for clothes, here are some phrases that might come in handy.

1. How much does this cost? – यो कति पर्छ? (Yo kati parcha?)
2. Do you have this in another color? – यसको अर्को रङ्ग छ? (Yasko arko rang cha?)
3. Can I try this on? – म यो लगाउन सक्छु? (Ma yo lagaun sakchu?)

Conclusion

By learning these words and phrases, you’ll be better equipped to engage in conversations about clothing and fashion in Nepali. Whether you’re shopping, describing your outfit, or simply trying to learn more about Nepali culture, this vocabulary will prove to be very useful. Happy learning and enjoy your fashion journey in Nepal!

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