गंदा कपड़ा
dirty cloth
حرفيًا: dirty cloth
Use this phrase for laundry, cleaning rags, or any physically soiled textile in daily life.
في 15 ثانية
- Refers to any soiled cloth or laundry.
- Adjective 'ganda' (dirty) + Noun 'kapra' (cloth).
- Changes to 'gande kapre' for plural items.
المعنى
This phrase literally refers to a 'dirty cloth' or 'soiled clothing'. You use it to talk about laundry that needs washing or a rag used for cleaning around the house.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 7Doing laundry at home
यह गंदा कपड़ा मशीन में डाल दो।
Put this dirty cloth in the machine.
Pointing out a stain on a shirt
तुम्हारी शर्ट एक गंदा कपड़ा लग रही है।
Your shirt looks like a dirty cloth.
At a restaurant
माफ़ कीजिये, यह मेज़ साफ़ करने वाला गंदा कपड़ा हटा दीजिये।
Excuse me, please remove this dirty cleaning cloth from the table.
خلفية ثقافية
In India, the concept of 'Jugaad' (frugality/innovation) means that old clothes are rarely discarded. They are repurposed into cleaning rags, making the term 'ganda kapra' a staple in every household's cleaning vocabulary. There is also a strong cultural emphasis on ritual purity, though this specific phrase is used for physical dirt rather than spiritual impurity.
The Plural Rule
Always remember to change 'ganda' to 'gande' when talking about more than one cloth. It's a common beginner mistake!
The 'Poncha' Secret
In India, a 'ganda kapra' is often an old T-shirt that has been 'promoted' to a cleaning rag. It's the ultimate eco-friendly move.
في 15 ثانية
- Refers to any soiled cloth or laundry.
- Adjective 'ganda' (dirty) + Noun 'kapra' (cloth).
- Changes to 'gande kapre' for plural items.
What It Means
At its heart, गंदा कपड़ा is a very simple building block of the Hindi language. गंदा means dirty, and कपड़ा means cloth or clothing. You will use this phrase constantly in daily life. It covers everything from a stained T-shirt to the rag you use to wipe the kitchen counter. It is practical, direct, and essential for basic communication.
How To Use It
Using this phrase is easy because it follows a standard adjective-noun pattern. In Hindi, adjectives often change based on the number of items. For one cloth, you say गंदा कपड़ा. If you are talking about multiple dirty clothes, it changes to गंदे कपड़े. You place the adjective गंदा right before the noun कपड़ा. It is just like English! You can use it as a subject or an object in a sentence.
When To Use It
You will use this most often at home. Use it when you are sorting laundry. Use it when you are cleaning the house. If you are at a restaurant and the waiter brings a stained napkin, you can point it out. If you are at a tailor and the fabric looks dusty, this is your phrase. It is also useful when talking to a laundry service or dhobi in India.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this phrase to describe a person's character. If someone is 'dirty' in a moral sense, Hindi has other words like भ्रष्ट (corrupt). Also, avoid using it for 'dirty talk' or 'dirty jokes.' For jokes, you would say गंदे चुटकुले. While the word गंदा is the same, using कपड़ा there would make no sense. It strictly refers to physical textiles.
Cultural Background
In Indian households, there is a fascinating 'life cycle' for clothes. A brand-new shirt is never just thrown away. When it gets old or stained, it becomes a गंदा कपड़ा used for dusting. Eventually, it is demoted to a पोछा (mop) for the floor. This culture of 'reuse and recycle' means you will see many गंदे कपड़े being used as cleaning tools. It is a sign of a practical, resourceful home!
Common Variations
You might hear people say मैला कपड़ा. मैला is a slightly more 'textbook' way to say soiled or dusty. In very formal Hindi, you might see अस्वच्छ वस्त्र, but honestly, nobody says that at home. Stick to गंदा कपड़ा for your daily interactions. It sounds natural and friendly. If the cloth is extremely filthy, you can add emphasis: बहुत गंदा कपड़ा (very dirty cloth).
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and safe for all contexts. Just remember the grammar: 'ganda' for one, 'gande' for many. It strictly refers to physical dirt on fabric.
The Plural Rule
Always remember to change 'ganda' to 'gande' when talking about more than one cloth. It's a common beginner mistake!
The 'Poncha' Secret
In India, a 'ganda kapra' is often an old T-shirt that has been 'promoted' to a cleaning rag. It's the ultimate eco-friendly move.
Not for People
Avoid calling a person 'ganda' directly; it can be quite insulting. Use it only for objects like clothes or rooms.
أمثلة
7यह गंदा कपड़ा मशीन में डाल दो।
Put this dirty cloth in the machine.
A very common household command using the singular form.
तुम्हारी शर्ट एक गंदा कपड़ा लग रही है।
Your shirt looks like a dirty cloth.
Used here to tease a friend about their messy appearance.
माफ़ कीजिये, यह मेज़ साफ़ करने वाला गंदा कपड़ा हटा दीजिये।
Excuse me, please remove this dirty cleaning cloth from the table.
A polite way to ask for a cleaner environment.
कमरे में गंदे कपड़े मत छोड़ो!
Don't leave dirty clothes in the room!
Uses the plural form 'gande kapre' for general laundry.
गाड़ी साफ़ करने के लिए एक गंदा कपड़ा लाओ।
Bring a dirty cloth (rag) to clean the car.
Refers to a rag that is okay to get even dirtier.
यह तौलिया बहुत गंदा कपड़ा है, इसे बदलिए।
This towel is a very dirty cloth, please change it.
Expressing dissatisfaction with hygiene standards.
गंदे कपड़े पहनकर बाहर मत जाओ।
Don't go outside wearing dirty clothes.
A typical parental instruction.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form of 'dirty' to match the plural 'clothes'.
अलमारी में ___ कपड़े रखे हैं।
Since 'कपड़े' (kapre) is plural, the adjective 'गंदा' must change to 'गंदे' (gande).
Complete the sentence to ask for a cleaning rag.
मुझे मेज़ साफ़ करने के लिए एक ___ चाहिए।
In a household context, a 'ganda kapra' is often used as a rag for cleaning tasks.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Dirty Cloth' Expressions
Using old rags for chores.
पुराना चिथड़ा (Old rag)
Standard everyday speech.
गंदा कपड़ा (Dirty cloth)
Professional or literary context.
अस्वच्छ वस्त्र (Unclean garment)
Where to use 'गंदा कपड़ा'
Laundry Room
Sorting the wash pile.
Kitchen
Wiping a spill with a rag.
Hotel Room
Complaining about linens.
Garage
Cleaning the bike/car.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot exactly. While it can refer to laundry, the specific word for laundry is धुलाई or simply गंदे कपड़े (dirty clothes). गंदा कपड़ा is more literal.
Yes! A towel is a type of cloth, so calling it a गंदा कपड़ा is perfectly fine and understood.
Yes, it is neutral. You can say यह कपड़ा गंदा है (This cloth is dirty) to be direct but polite.
The opposite is साफ़ कपड़ा (saaf kapra), which means 'clean cloth'.
You say गंदे कपड़े (gande kapre). The 'a' endings change to 'e' for the masculine plural.
No, it is a standard descriptive word for 'dirty'. However, calling a person गंदा इंसान (dirty person) is an insult.
No, for a floor you would say गंदा फ़र्श (ganda farsh). कपड़ा only refers to fabric.
You could use धूल वाला कपड़ा (dusty cloth), but गंदा कपड़ा still works as a general term.
Not really, but people might use the word चिथड़ा (chithra) to refer to a very old, torn, dirty rag.
No, कपड़ा is always masculine in Hindi. So you always use the masculine adjective गंदा or गंदे.
عبارات ذات صلة
साफ़ कपड़ा
clean cloth
गंदे कपड़े
dirty clothes (plural)
कपड़े धोना
to wash clothes
पुराना कपड़ा
old cloth
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