साड़ी
A traditional garment worn by women in South Asia, consisting of a long piece of fabric, typically 5 to 9 yards long. It is elegantly draped around the waist and over one shoulder, usually worn with a fitted blouse and a long underskirt.
Exemples
3 sur 5मेरी माँ रोज़ाना सूती साड़ी पहनती हैं।
My mother wears a cotton saree every day.
मुख्य अतिथि ने एक सुंदर रेशमी साड़ी पहनी थी।
The chief guest wore a beautiful silk saree.
क्या तुमने मेरी नई साड़ी देखी?
Did you see my new saree?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Saree' as a 'Sea' of fabric that flows gracefully around the body.
Quiz rapide
सीता ने शादी में लाल _______ पहनी है।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : साड़ी
Exemples
मेरी माँ रोज़ाना सूती साड़ी पहनती हैं।
everydayMy mother wears a cotton saree every day.
मुख्य अतिथि ने एक सुंदर रेशमी साड़ी पहनी थी।
formalThe chief guest wore a beautiful silk saree.
क्या तुमने मेरी नई साड़ी देखी?
informalDid you see my new saree?
साड़ी भारतीय वस्त्र परंपरा का एक उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण है।
academicThe saree is an excellent example of Indian textile tradition.
हमारी कंपनी केवल हाथ से बुनी साड़ियों का व्यापार करती है।
businessOur company deals only in hand-woven sarees.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
साड़ी का पल्लू
The loose end of a saree
साड़ी की तह
The fold of a saree
पुरानी साड़ी
Old saree
Souvent confondu avec
Salwar refers to the loose trousers worn in a suit, whereas a saree is a single long piece of unstitched cloth.
An Odhni is a shorter scarf/veil, while a saree covers the whole body.
Notes d'usage
साड़ी is a feminine noun in Hindi. When talking about multiple sarees, use 'साड़ियाँ' (saariyan) in the direct case and 'साड़ियों' (saariyon) in the oblique case.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often treat 'साड़ी' as masculine because it ends in an 'ee' sound but refers to a large object, yet it is always feminine. They also confuse 'पहनना' (to wear) with 'ओढ़ना' (to drape over shoulders).
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Saree' as a 'Sea' of fabric that flows gracefully around the body.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'śāṭikā' (शाटिका), meaning a strip of cloth.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The saree is considered a symbol of grace and modesty in Indian culture and is the standard attire for formal and religious ceremonies.
Quiz rapide
सीता ने शादी में लाल _______ पहनी है।
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : साड़ी
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पजामा
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पैंट
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सलवार
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दुपट्टा
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शर्ट
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कमीज
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