लुगा
luga
The English word "clothes" is translated to Nepali as लुगा (luga).
लुगा is a noun used to refer to apparel.
Meaning: apparel (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is luga.
Did you know?
- In Nepal, when people talk about लुगा in a religious context, they often distinguish between 'pure' clothes and 'impure' clothes based on whether they have been washed after contact with certain substances.
- The word लुगा shares its roots with the Hindi word लुगड़ा, which specifically refers to old or worn-out clothing.
- The concept of 'clothing' in Nepali culture is often deeply tied to social identity, where specific styles of लुगा can indicate one's ethnic background or caste.
Examples in context
- हामीले खोलामा लुगा धोयौं।We washed our clothes in the river.This sentence is useful for showing how to use लुगा in the context of washing clothes.Tatoeba #12012576 by taro, translation #6683399 by CK
- नयाँ लुगा धेरै राम्रो छ।nayaa luga dherai raamro cha.The new clothes are very nice.
Example conversation
Avinash and Pratiksha are shopping at a local market.
- अविनाश Avinashयो लुगा कस्तो छ?yo luga kasto cha?How are these clothes?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaतपाईंलाई यो लुगा सुहाउँछ।tapailai yo luga suhauncha.These clothes suit you.
- अविनाश Avinashके यो धेरै महँगो छ?ke yo dherai mahango cha?Is it very expensive?
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaहोइन, यो निकै सस्तो छ।hoina, yo nikai sastoo cha.No, it is very cheap.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries लुगा, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
