ਕਮੀਜ਼
kamiz
The Punjabi word for shirt is ਕਮੀਜ਼ (kamiz).
ਕਮੀਜ਼ is an article of clothing. While it can refer to any shirt, it is most commonly used to refer to a tunic-style shirt or a long shirt worn in South Asian attire.
Meaning: article of clothing (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some eastern regions of Punjab, the word ਸ਼ਰਟ is used to mean shirt.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kamiz.
Did you know?
- The word ਕਮੀਜ਼ traces its roots all the way back to Arabic, arriving in Punjabi via Persian and Hindustani.
- In some traditional contexts, the length and fit of a ਕਮੀਜ਼ can signal the wearer's social status or regional origin within the Punjab province.
- The Punjabi ਕਮੀਜ਼ differs from a Western 'shirt' because it traditionally lacks buttons all the way down the front.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।ih kamīz bahut sundar hai.This shirt is very beautiful.
- ਮੈਂ ਨਵੀਂ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਖਰੀਦੀ ਹੈ।maiṃ navīṉ kamīz kharīdī hai.I bought a new shirt.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਚਿੱਟੇ ਰੰਗ ਦੀ ਹੈ?kī ih kamīz ciṭe raṅg dī hai?Is this shirt white in color?
Example conversation
Harman and Simran are shopping for clothes.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਨੀਲੀ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।Mainu eh neeli kameez pasand hai.I like this blue shirt.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਇਹ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ 'ਤੇ ਜਚੇਗੀ।Eh kameez tuhade te jachegi.This shirt will look good on you.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਇਸਦੀ ਕੀਮਤ ਕੀ ਹੈ?Isdi keemat ki hai?What is its price?
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਸਤੀ ਹੈ।Eh bahut sasti hai.It is very cheap.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਕਮੀਜ਼, CC BY-SA 4.0.
