Tamil Words for Clothes
Everyday clothing, plus the words for a saree, a veshti and bangles. Those three come up at weddings and festivals, where a child is most likely to hear them and want to know what they mean.
- Level
- Beginner
- Words
- 10
- Ages
- 4 and up, with a grown-up nearby
- Instructions in
- English
Clothes words in Tamil
Each row shows the English word, the Tamil spelling, how to say it in English letters, and a button to hear it.
Shirt
சட்டை
(Sattai)
Trousers
பேண்ட்
(Pent)
Saree
புடவை
(Pudavai)
Veshti
வேட்டி
(Vetti)
Skirt
பாவாடை
(Paavaadai)
Sandals
செருப்பு
(Seruppu)
Socks
காலுறை
(Kaalurai)
Cap
தொப்பி
(Thoppi)
Bangle
வளையல்
(Valaiyal)
Towel
துண்டு
(Thundu)
A tip for grown-ups
Getting dressed is a ready-made prompt. Ask for the Tamil word for whatever they are putting on.