Urdu · Daily Life

کپڑے

kapre

Clothes

Beginnernoun

Definition

Things you wear; the shalwar kameez is the national dress.

Example

عید کے لیے نئے کپڑے خریدے۔

I bought new clothes for Eid.

Etymology

'کپڑے' (kapre), meaning 'clothes,' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'कपड़ा' (kapda), which also signifies fabric or cloth, showcasing the linguistic evolution in the subcontinent.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both spoken and written contexts, especially in discussions involving fashion or daily wear. It reflects a commonality across regions in South Asia.

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