Tamil · Daily Life

உடை

udai

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Things you wear; the sari and veshti are classics.

Example

பொங்கலுக்கு புதிய உடை வாங்கினேன்.

I bought new clothes for Pongal.

Etymology

'உடை' (udai) originates from the concept of clothing and drapery in Tamil culture, signifying the integral role of attire in social identity.

How & Where It’s Used

Used widely in daily conversations, both formally in fashion discussions and informally in everyday dialogue. It is understood throughout Tamil-speaking regions.

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