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.