कपड़े पहनना
to wear clothes
Literalmente: clothes (कपड़े) + to wear (पहनना)
Use `कपड़े पहनना` for the literal act of dressing or describing what someone is wearing.
Em 15 segundos
- Standard phrase for putting on or wearing any type of clothing.
- The verb 'pehenna' conjugates based on the gender of the speaker.
- Used in daily routines, shopping, and describing someone's appearance.
Significado
This phrase is the standard way to say you are putting on or wearing clothes. It's what you do every morning before heading out the door.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Getting ready in the morning
मैं दफ़्तर के लिए कपड़े पहन रहा हूँ।
I am putting on clothes for the office.
A mother talking to her child
जल्दी से नए कपड़े पहन लो!
Quickly put on your new clothes!
Preparing for a job interview
इंटरव्यू के लिए साफ़ कपड़े पहनना ज़रूरी है।
It is important to wear clean clothes for the interview.
Contexto cultural
In Indian culture, clothing is deeply tied to social etiquette and modesty. While Western wear is common in cities, traditional attire like the Saree or Kurta-Pyjama is still the standard for festivals and weddings. The phrase itself is neutral, but the 'type' of clothes you mention wearing can signal your social standing or the importance of the event.
Specific Items
You can replace `कपड़े` with any specific item like `जूते` (shoes) or `चश्मा` (glasses) and still use `पहनना`.
Don't confuse with 'Ready'
If you want to say 'I am ready,' say `मैं तैयार हूँ`. Saying `मैंने कपड़े पहने हैं` only means you have clothes on, not necessarily that you're ready to leave!
Em 15 segundos
- Standard phrase for putting on or wearing any type of clothing.
- The verb 'pehenna' conjugates based on the gender of the speaker.
- Used in daily routines, shopping, and describing someone's appearance.
What It Means
कपड़े पहनना is the bread and butter of daily Hindi. It literally means 'to wear clothes.' You use it when you're getting dressed or describing what someone is currently wearing. It’s a direct, functional phrase that everyone from a toddler to a CEO uses daily.
How To Use It
The verb पहनना changes based on who is doing the wearing. If you're a guy, you say मैं कपड़े पहन रहा हूँ. If you're a girl, it's मैं कपड़े पहन रही हूँ. It’s a transitive verb, so it takes an object—in this case, कपड़े. You can swap कपड़े for specific items like शर्ट (shirt) or साड़ी (saree) too.
When To Use It
Use this when you're getting ready for work. Use it when you're telling your kids to hurry up and get dressed. It's perfect for shopping trips when you're trying something on. If you're describing a person's style, this is your go-to phrase. It’s safe, common, and works in 99% of situations involving garments.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for things you 'apply' to your body like perfume or makeup. For those, you'd use लगाना. Also, for specific accessories like a shawl or a dupatta, Indians often use ओढ़ना (to drape). If you're talking about jewelry, पहनना works, but sometimes डालना (to put on) sounds more casual. Don't use it if you mean 'to get ready' in a general sense; use तैयार होना for that.
Cultural Background
In India, what you wear says a lot about the occasion. कपड़े पहनना isn't just a physical act; it's about respect. You'll notice people change into 'home clothes' the second they get back. There's a huge emphasis on 'clean' and 'ironed' clothes in Indian culture. Even a simple cotton kurta is expected to be crisp. Wearing 'good' clothes is often a sign of respect for your host or the event.
Common Variations
You might hear कपड़े डालना in very casual, regional slang. It's like saying 'throw some clothes on.' Another one is वर्दी पहनना specifically for wearing a uniform. If someone is 'all dressed up' for a wedding, you might hear सजना-धजना instead. But for the basic act of not being naked, कपड़े पहनना is the king.
Notas de uso
This is a neutral, everyday collocation. It is safe for all levels of formality, from talking to a baby to speaking with a government official.
Specific Items
You can replace `कपड़े` with any specific item like `जूते` (shoes) or `चश्मा` (glasses) and still use `पहनना`.
Don't confuse with 'Ready'
If you want to say 'I am ready,' say `मैं तैयार हूँ`. Saying `मैंने कपड़े पहने हैं` only means you have clothes on, not necessarily that you're ready to leave!
The 'Inside-Out' Superstition
In some Indian households, wearing clothes inside out (`उल्टे कपड़े`) by mistake is jokingly said to mean you'll receive a gift or a guest will arrive!
Exemplos
6मैं दफ़्तर के लिए कपड़े पहन रहा हूँ।
I am putting on clothes for the office.
Standard usage for a daily routine.
जल्दी से नए कपड़े पहन लो!
Quickly put on your new clothes!
The addition of 'lo' makes it a command or suggestion.
इंटरव्यू के लिए साफ़ कपड़े पहनना ज़रूरी है।
It is important to wear clean clothes for the interview.
Formal context emphasizing professional appearance.
क्या तुमने अभी तक कपड़े नहीं पहने?
Have you still not put on clothes?
Common way to ask if someone is ready yet.
देखो, उसने उल्टे कपड़े पहने हैं!
Look, he is wearing his clothes inside out!
Used to point out a funny mistake.
आज मैंने अपने दादाजी के पुराने कपड़े पहने।
Today I wore my grandfather's old clothes.
Conveys a sense of connection and memory.
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the verb for a female speaker.
मैं नीले ___ पहन रही हूँ।
In Hindi, 'clothes' is usually plural `कपड़े` when referring to an outfit.
Complete the sentence to say 'He is wearing clothes.'
वह कपड़े ___ है।
`पहन रहा` indicates the present continuous action of wearing/putting on.
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Recursos visuais
Formality of 'कपड़े पहनना'
Used with friends or family.
कपड़े पहन ले यार!
Standard daily conversation.
मैं कपड़े पहन रहा हूँ।
Professional or polite settings.
कृपया औपचारिक कपड़े पहनें।
Where to use 'कपड़े पहनना'
Morning Routine
Getting ready for school.
Shopping Mall
Trying on a new shirt.
At a Wedding
Wearing traditional attire.
Gym
Changing into workout gear.
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt means both! Context tells you if it's the action (मैं पहन रहा हूँ - I am putting them on) or the state (उसने लाल कपड़े पहने हैं - He is wearing red clothes).
Yes, you can say जूते पहनना (to wear shoes). It works for almost anything you put on your body.
कपड़ा is singular (cloth/garment), while कपड़े is plural (clothes). We almost always use the plural when talking about dressing up.
In very formal or literary Hindi, you might see वस्त्र धारण करना, but nobody says that in real life unless they are in a historical TV show.
You use the verb उतारना. So, 'to take off clothes' is कपड़े उतारना.
Yes, घड़ी पहनना is correct, though some people also use घड़ी लगाना.
Absolutely. It's a neutral phrase. For example: हमें मीटिंग के लिए अच्छे कपड़े पहनने चाहिए (We should wear good clothes for the meeting).
That means 'to change clothes.' You use it when you're switching from your work suit to your pajamas.
Adding लो (from लेना) makes the action feel complete or for the benefit of the person. It's a very natural, conversational way to speak.
No, for makeup use मेकअप करना or मेकअप लगाना. पहनना is strictly for wearable items.
Frases relacionadas
तैयार होना
to get ready
कपड़े बदलना
to change clothes
जूते पहनना
to wear shoes
कपड़े उतारना
to take off clothes
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