कपड़े
Clothes or garments worn on the body to provide cover, warmth, or for fashion. It is the plural form of 'kapda' (cloth) and is used as a general term for clothing or laundry.
Examples
3 of 5मेरे कपड़े अलमारी में हैं।
My clothes are in the cupboard.
समारोह के लिए औपचारिक कपड़े अनिवार्य हैं।
Formal clothes are mandatory for the ceremony.
चलो, नए कपड़े खरीदने चलते हैं।
Come on, let's go buy some new clothes.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Cup-Day'. Imagine a day where everyone wears a Cup as 'Kapde' (clothes).
Quick Quiz
आज बहुत ठंड है, इसलिए गर्म ___ पहनें।
Correct!
The correct answer is: कपड़े
Examples
मेरे कपड़े अलमारी में हैं।
everydayMy clothes are in the cupboard.
समारोह के लिए औपचारिक कपड़े अनिवार्य हैं।
formalFormal clothes are mandatory for the ceremony.
चलो, नए कपड़े खरीदने चलते हैं।
informalCome on, let's go buy some new clothes.
विभिन्न जलवायु में कपड़ों का चयन बदल जाता है।
academicThe choice of clothes changes in different climates.
कार्यालय में पेशेवर कपड़े पहनना ज़रूरी है।
businessIt is necessary to wear professional clothes in the office.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
फटे-पुराने कपड़े
tattered/old clothes
कपड़ों का व्यापार
clothing business
रंग-बिरंगे कपड़े
colorful clothes
Often Confused With
'Kapda' is singular (a piece of cloth), while 'Kapde' is plural (clothes/garments).
'Kabada' means junk or trash, which sounds phonetically similar to a beginner.
Usage Notes
In Hindi, 'kapde' is the masculine plural form. Even when referring to a single outfit, people often use the plural 'kapde' to mean 'clothes' in general.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the singular 'kapda' when they want to say 'I am wearing clothes.' In Hindi, you should use the plural 'kapde' for the items you wear.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Cup-Day'. Imagine a day where everyone wears a Cup as 'Kapde' (clothes).
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'karpaṭa', which refers to a piece of cloth or a ragged garment.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Clothing in India is highly diverse, ranging from Western wear to traditional attire like Saris and Kurtas, often dictated by regional traditions and climate.
Quick Quiz
आज बहुत ठंड है, इसलिए गर्म ___ पहनें।
Correct!
The correct answer is: कपड़े
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