Tamil · Daily Life
udai
Clothes
Things you wear; the sari and veshti are classics.
பொங்கலுக்கு புதிய உடை வாங்கினேன்.
I bought new clothes for Pongal.
'உடை' (udai) originates from the concept of clothing and drapery in Tamil culture, signifying the integral role of attire in social identity.
Used widely in daily conversations, both formally in fashion discussions and informally in everyday dialogue. It is understood throughout Tamil-speaking regions.