पैंट
A garment worn from the waist to the ankles, covering each leg separately. It is a loanword from English commonly used in India to describe both formal trousers and casual slacks.
Examples
3 of 5मैं आज अपनी नई नीली पैंट पहन रहा हूँ।
I am wearing my new blue pants today.
साक्षात्कार के लिए आपको काली पैंट पहननी चाहिए।
You should wear black pants for the interview.
दोस्त, तुम्हारी पैंट बहुत कूल लग रही है!
Friend, your pants look very cool!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of an elephant 'panting' because its 'pants' are too tight.
Quick Quiz
मेरी _____ बहुत लंबी है, इसे छोटा करना होगा।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
मैं आज अपनी नई नीली पैंट पहन रहा हूँ।
everydayI am wearing my new blue pants today.
साक्षात्कार के लिए आपको काली पैंट पहननी चाहिए।
formalYou should wear black pants for the interview.
दोस्त, तुम्हारी पैंट बहुत कूल लग रही है!
informalFriend, your pants look very cool!
छात्रों को स्कूल की वर्दी में ग्रे पैंट पहनना अनिवार्य है।
academicIt is mandatory for students to wear grey pants as part of the school uniform.
कंपनी के ड्रेस कोड के अनुसार फॉर्मल पैंट पहनना आवश्यक है।
businessAccording to the company dress code, wearing formal pants is necessary.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
पैंट-शर्ट
A set of pants and shirt
पैंट गीली होना
To be extremely scared (literal: to wet one's pants)
जींस पैंट
Denim pants
Often Confused With
Paints (colors). Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 'Pant' (clothing) with 'Paint' (color).
While they mean the same, 'Pataloon' is considered more old-fashioned/pure Hindi, while 'Pant' is modern.
Usage Notes
In Hindi, 'पैंट' is grammatically treated as a feminine noun (e.g., 'मेरी पैंट' and not 'मेरा पैंट'). It is used for both men's and women's clothing.
Common Mistakes
Many learners mistakenly use the masculine possessive pronoun 'मेरा' (my) instead of the feminine 'मेरी' because 'pants' feels masculine in some other languages.
Memory Tip
Think of an elephant 'panting' because its 'pants' are too tight.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'pants', which itself is a shortened form of 'pantaloons'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
While traditional attire like dhotis and pajamas are common, 'पैंट' has become the standard professional and urban attire across India.
Quick Quiz
मेरी _____ बहुत लंबी है, इसे छोटा करना होगा।
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Related Vocabulary
More clothing words
साड़ी
A1A 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.
कुर्ता
A1A kurta is a traditional collarless shirt worn in South Asia, characterized by its long, loose fit that typically reaches the knees. It is a versatile garment worn by both men and women for various occasions ranging from casual daily wear to formal celebrations.
पजामा
A1A loose-fitting pair of trousers traditionally worn in South Asia, typically fastened with a drawstring or elastic. In modern contexts, it refers to comfortable bottom-wear for sleeping or casual lounging.
सलवार
A1A pair of loose-fitting trousers that are narrow at the ankles, traditionally worn by people in South Asia. It is most commonly worn as part of a 'salwar kameez' ensemble, paired with a long tunic.
दुपट्टा
A1A dupatta is a long, versatile scarf or stole traditionally worn by women in South Asia. It is usually draped over the shoulders or head as part of an outfit like a salwar kameez or lehenga for modesty or style.
शर्ट
A1A 'शर्ट' (shirt) refers to a garment for the upper body, typically having a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front. It is a loanword from English that is universally understood and used in modern Hindi for both formal and casual attire.
कमीज
A1A shirt or tunic worn on the upper part of the body, usually featuring sleeves and buttons. It is a staple garment in both traditional and modern Indian attire.
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