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.