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Clothing is a true reflection of an individual's personality, and we use different kinds of clothes in different seasons. Here we will discuss the names of some basic clothing items in the Hindi language. There are some clothes that have an English name but have no word in Hindi; such terms have been excluded. Originally the Hindi is written in Devnagari script but the Hindi names for the clothing items in this article have also been provided in the Roman script for the ease of understanding of English readers.

The Hindi word for "cloth" is "kapraa."

Shirt

The Hindi name for shirt is kameej. It is written as कमीज़ in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Trousers

A pair of trousers is called paayejaamaa in Hindi. It is written as पायजामा in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Socks

The Hindi name for socks is juraabe. It is written as जुराबे in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Pullover

The name for pullover in Hindi is sweater. It is written as स्वेटर in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Gloves

The Hindi name for gloves is dastaane. It is written as दस्ताने in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Half Pant

Shorts, or half pants, are called nikkar in Hindi. It is written as निक्कर in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Handkerchief

The name for handkerchief in Hindi is rumaal. It is written as रूमाल in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Scarf

The Hindi name for scarf is duppattaa.It is written as दुपट्टा in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Towel

The towel is called toliyaa in Hindi. It is written as तोलिया in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Vest

The name for vest in Hindi is banyaan. It is written as बनियान in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Uniform

The Hindi name for the uniform is vardee. It is written as वर्दी in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

Skirt

The skirt is called ghaaghraa in Hindi. It is written as घाघरा in Hindi.

Hindi Pronunciation

It's the quiz time!

For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.

1. What is the Hindi name for the shirt?
   • Vardee
   • Banyaan
   • Kameej
2. What would you call a towel in Hindi?
   • Ghaagraa
   • Rumaal
   • Toliyaa
3. The handkerchief is called duppattaa in Hindi.
   • True
   • False
4. The Hindi name for the vest is banyaan.
   • True
   • False
5. .................... is the Hindi name for the gloves.(Fill in the blanks)
   • Dastaane
   • Rumaal
   • Nikkar
6. The socks are called ................... in Hindi.( Fill in the blanks)
   • Nikkar
   • Rumaal
   • Juraabe

Answer Key

1. Kameej
2. Toliyaa
3. False
4. True
5. Dastaane
6. Juraabe

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.

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