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 and a button to hear it.
Shirt
சட்டை
Trousers
பேண்ட்
Saree
புடவை
Veshti
வேட்டி
Skirt
பாவாடை
Sandals
செருப்பு
Socks
காலுறை
Cap
தொப்பி
Bangle
வளையல்
Towel
துண்டு
A tip for grown-ups
Getting dressed is a ready-made prompt. Ask for the Tamil word for whatever they are putting on.