Marathi · Daily Life

कपडे

kapde

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Things you wear; the navvari sari and pheta are Marathi classics.

Example

दिवाळीसाठी नवीन कपडे घेतले.

I bought new clothes for Diwali.

Etymology

The word 'कपडे' (kapde) traces back to the Sanskrit 'कपड़' (kapaḍa), denoting fabric or clothing, showcasing its evolution through the vernacular to describe garments in Marathi.

How & Where It’s Used

'कपडे' is utilized in common, everyday conversation and written contexts, both formally and informally, without significant regional variations.

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