Clothing is an important part of Punjabi culture — from traditional salwar kameez to modern outfits. Whether you’re shopping for clothes in Punjab or just talking about your style, these words will help you express yourself.
1. Clothing Vocabulary
| English | Punjabi (Gurmukhi) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes | ਕੱਪੜੇ | Kappṛē |
| Shirt | ਕਮੀਜ਼ | Kamīz |
| Pants/Trousers | ਪੈਂਟ | Paiṇṭ |
| Dress | ਲਿਬਾਸ / ਕਪੜਾ | Libās / Kapṛā |
| Jacket | ਜੈਕਟ | Jaikaṭ |
| Sweater | ਸਵੇਟਰ | Savēṭar |
| Shoes | ਜੁੱਤੇ | Juttē |
| Socks | ਜੁਰਾਬਾਂ | Jurābāṁ |
| Scarf/Shawl | ਦੁਪੱਟਾ | Dupaṭṭā |
| Hat/Cap | ਟੋਪੀ | Ṭōpī |
2. Colors for Clothes
| English | Punjabi (Gurmukhi) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Red | ਲਾਲ | Lāl |
| Blue | ਨੀਲਾ | Nīlā |
| Green | ਹਰਾ | Harā |
| Yellow | ਪੀਲਾ | Pīlā |
| Black | ਕਾਲਾ | Kālā |
| White | ਚਿੱਟਾ | Chiṭṭā |
3. Useful Phrases for Shopping Clothes
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
(Mainū ih kamīz pasand hai.) → I like this shirt. - ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਹੋਰ ਰੰਗ ਹੈ?
(Kī tuhāḍē kōl hōr raṅg hai?) → Do you have another color? - ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਇਹ ਪਹਿਨ ਕੇ ਵੇਖ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ?
(Kī main ih pahan kē vēkh sakdā hāṁ?) → Can I try this on? - ਇਹ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ ਹੈ।
(Ih mahinga hai.) → This is expensive.
4. Cultural Note
In Punjab, clothing often reflects the season and occasion.
- Festivals & Weddings → Bright colors, embroidery, and traditional styles.
- Daily Wear → Comfortable salwar kameez, shirts, and trousers.
5. Practice Activity
Look through your wardrobe and name each piece of clothing in Punjabi. Then, try describing what you’re wearing today in Punjabi!
Quick Recap:
✅ Clothing words in Punjabi
✅ Colors vocabulary
✅ Phrases for clothes shopping