सूखा कपड़ा
dry cloth
Use `सूखा कपड़ा` for any situation requiring a dry fabric to clean or dry a surface.
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- Literally means 'dry cloth' used for wiping or cleaning.
- A neutral, essential term for household chores and maintenance.
- Commonly refers to repurposed old cotton clothing in Indian homes.
意味
It refers to any piece of fabric that is completely dry. You'll use this most often when cleaning a spill, dusting furniture, or drying your hands.
主な例文
3 / 6Cleaning a spill in the kitchen
ज़रा सूखा कपड़ा देना, यहाँ पानी गिर गया है।
Please give me a dry cloth, water has spilled here.
Cleaning a laptop screen
स्क्रीन को हमेशा सूखे कपड़े से साफ़ करें।
Always clean the screen with a dry cloth.
Texting a roommate about chores
क्या हमारे पास कोई सूखा कपड़ा बचा है?
Do we have any dry cloth left?
文化的背景
In Indian households, recycling is an art form. Old, soft cotton clothes are never thrown away; they are repurposed into cleaning cloths. The phrase also gains importance during the monsoon (rainy season) when humidity makes it difficult to find anything truly dry.
The Cotton Secret
In India, the best `सूखा कपड़ा` is usually an old 100% cotton t-shirt. It absorbs water much better than fancy store-bought rags!
Grammar Alert
Remember that `कपड़ा` is masculine. If you have multiple, it becomes `सूखे कपड़े` (dry cloths). Don't say 'सूखी कपड़ा'!
15秒でわかる
- Literally means 'dry cloth' used for wiping or cleaning.
- A neutral, essential term for household chores and maintenance.
- Commonly refers to repurposed old cotton clothing in Indian homes.
What It Means
सूखा कपड़ा is a simple, everyday phrase. सूखा means dry, and कपड़ा means cloth. It is the hero of every Indian household. It isn't just a tool; it's a necessity. Whether you are cleaning a table or drying a surface, this is the term you need. It is literal, functional, and very common.
How To Use It
You use it just like a noun in English. You can ask for one: सूखा कपड़ा देना? (Can you give me a dry cloth?). You can give an instruction: इसे सूखे कपड़े से पोंछो (Wipe this with a dry cloth). It usually follows the object you are talking about. It is a masculine phrase because कपड़ा is masculine. So, the adjective सूखा stays in its masculine form.
When To Use It
Use it in the kitchen when tea spills. Use it in the living room for dusting. It is perfect for electronics like laptops or phones. If you are at a friend's house and spill water, ask for this. If you are washing your car, you'll need one for the final shine. It’s a very safe, neutral term for any setting.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if you specifically mean a bath towel. For that, use तौलिया. Don't use it if the cloth is even slightly damp. That would be गीला कपड़ा (wet cloth) or नम कपड़ा (damp cloth). Also, don't use it to describe clothes you wear. If your shirt is dry, you'd just say कपड़े सूख गए हैं (the clothes have dried).
Cultural Background
In India, we have a special relationship with the सूखा कपड़ा. We rarely buy new cleaning cloths. Instead, old cotton t-shirts or soft 'banyans' (undershirts) are recycled. They become the dedicated cleaning rags. During the monsoon season, a truly सूखा कपड़ा is a rare treasure. Everyone struggles to keep their laundry dry in the humidity. Finding one feels like a small victory!
Common Variations
The most common opposite is गीला कपड़ा (wet cloth). You might also hear साफ़ कपड़ा (clean cloth). In some regions, people might use the word लत्ता for a rag. However, कपड़ा is the standard and most polite term. If it's a very small piece, it might be called a रुमाल (handkerchief).
使い方のコツ
The phrase is very stable across all levels of formality. The only thing to watch for is the plural form `सूखे कपड़े` and ensuring the adjective matches the masculine gender of the noun.
The Cotton Secret
In India, the best `सूखा कपड़ा` is usually an old 100% cotton t-shirt. It absorbs water much better than fancy store-bought rags!
Grammar Alert
Remember that `कपड़ा` is masculine. If you have multiple, it becomes `सूखे कपड़े` (dry cloths). Don't say 'सूखी कपड़ा'!
The 'Pochha' Connection
A `सूखा कपड़ा` used for the floor is often called a 'सूखा पोछा' (dry mop). Use this if you're talking specifically about floor cleaning.
例文
6ज़रा सूखा कपड़ा देना, यहाँ पानी गिर गया है।
Please give me a dry cloth, water has spilled here.
A very common request in a household setting.
स्क्रीन को हमेशा सूखे कपड़े से साफ़ करें।
Always clean the screen with a dry cloth.
Used as a technical or maintenance instruction.
क्या हमारे पास कोई सूखा कपड़ा बचा है?
Do we have any dry cloth left?
Checking for supplies in an informal way.
इस बारिश में सूखा कपड़ा मिलना नामुमकिन है!
It's impossible to find a dry cloth in this rain!
A relatable joke about monsoon humidity.
रुको, मैं सूखे कपड़े से तुम्हारे आँसू पोंछती हूँ।
Wait, I will wipe your tears with a dry cloth.
Using the phrase in a gentle, caring context.
भैया, मेज़ के लिए एक सूखा कपड़ा मिलेगा?
Brother, can I get a dry cloth for the table?
A polite request in a public service setting.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct adjective to describe a cloth used for dusting electronics.
लैपटॉप के लिए ___ कपड़ा लाओ।
`सूखा` (dry) is the correct choice because electronics should not be cleaned with wet (`गीला`) or cold (`ठंडा`) cloths.
Complete the sentence to ask for a dry cloth.
क्या मुझे एक ___ कपड़ा मिल सकता है?
Since `कपड़ा` is a masculine singular noun, the adjective must be `सूखा`.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Formality of 'सूखा कपड़ा'
Used with family while cleaning the house.
मम्मी, सूखा कपड़ा कहाँ है?
Standard usage in shops or with colleagues.
एक सूखा कपड़ा चाहिए।
Used in manuals or professional cleaning services.
सूखे कपड़े का प्रयोग करें।
Where to use 'सूखा कपड़ा'
Kitchen Spills
Wiping tea off the counter.
Electronics
Dusting a TV or phone.
Rainy Day
Drying off after coming inside.
Car Care
Polishing the dashboard.
よくある質問
10 問It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, a waiter, or your grandmother without changing the words.
The plural is सूखे कपड़े (sookhe kapde). For example: मुझे दो सूखे कपड़े चाहिए (I need two dry cloths).
Technically yes, but it sounds a bit generic. It's better to use तौलिया (tauliya) for a bath or hand towel.
You simply replace 'sookha' with 'geela'. It becomes गीला कपड़ा (geela kapda).
Yes, in Hindi, the word कपड़ा is grammatically masculine, so its adjectives must match that gender.
You would use the word नम (nam). So, नम कपड़ा means a damp cloth.
No, if you want to say your clothes are dry, say कपड़े सूख गए हैं (the clothes have dried).
लत्ता is a more colloquial or regional word for a rag. कपड़ा is more standard and polite.
Yes, if you spill something in a public place, it is perfectly polite to ask क्या एक सूखा कपड़ा मिलेगा?
No, whether it's silk, cotton, or microfiber, if it's a dry piece of fabric, it's a सूखा कपड़ा.
関連フレーズ
गीला कपड़ा
wet cloth
साफ़ कपड़ा
clean cloth
धुला हुआ कपड़ा
washed cloth
पुराना कपड़ा
old cloth/rag
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