Punjabi · Daily Life

ਕੱਪੜੇ

kapde

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Garments — the salwar-kameez and kurta-pajama of daily Punjab.

Example

ਵਿਆਹ ਲਈ ਨਵੇਂ ਕੱਪੜੇ ਲਏ।

Bought new clothes for the wedding.

Etymology

'ਕੱਪੜੇ' (kapde) derives from the Sanskrit word 'वस्त्र' (vastra), meaning 'garment' or 'cloth.' This term encompasses a wide range of clothing items in Punjabi culture.

How & Where It’s Used

The term is used in informal speech as well as written communication. It portrays everyday life experiences across various social contexts, from marketplaces to homes.

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