कोट in 30 Sekunden
- कोट means coat or suit jacket.
- It is a loanword from English.
- It is essential for formal Nepali attire.
- It is used with the verb 'lagaunu' (to wear).
- Formal Context
- In formal settings such as government offices, weddings, and diplomatic gatherings, the coat is mandatory. A man wearing a Daura Suruwal without a coat is often considered to be in 'casual' or 'incomplete' attire. The coat provides a sense of stature and officialdom.
म आज नयाँ कोट लगाएर अफिस जान्छु। (Today, I will go to the office wearing a new coat.)
- Daily Use
- While the word specifically denotes a formal jacket, in common parlance, it can sometimes be used for heavier winter jackets, though the word 'jaket' is increasingly common for casual wear. If someone says they are going to 'tailor a coat,' they almost certainly mean a formal suit jacket.
तपाईंको कोट धेरै राम्रो छ! (Your coat is very nice!)
- Tailoring Culture
- Nepal has a rich tradition of bespoke tailoring. Most men do not buy ready-made coats; they visit a 'master' (tailor) who takes precise measurements. This process is called 'kot siyune' (sewing a coat). The relationship between a man and his tailor is often lifelong.
- Possessive Usage
- When talking about ownership, we use 'ko' (of). So, 'Ram's coat' is रामको कोट (Ram-ko kot). Notice how the possessive marker attaches to the owner, not the object, which is consistent with Nepali grammar rules.
यो कोट कसको हो? (Whose coat is this?)
- Action Verbs
- The primary verb used with clothing is 'lagaunu' (to wear/to put on). To say 'I am wearing a coat,' you say म कोट लगाउँछु. To say 'Take off the coat,' you use 'phukalnu,' as in कोट फुकाल.
मेरो कोटको गोजीमा साँचो छ। (The key is in my coat's pocket.)
- Pluralization
- To make it plural, you add 'haru' at the end: कोटहरू (kotharu). However, in Nepali, we often omit the plural marker if a number or a quantifier like ' धेरै' (many) is present. Example: मसाँत पाँचवटा कोट छन् (I have five coats).
- The Marketplace (Bazaar)
- In shopping hubs like New Road or Asan in Kathmandu, vendors will call out to passersby, showcasing their latest designs. You will hear, 'Daju, naya design ko kot aayo!' (Brother, new design coats have arrived!).
विवाहमा सबैले राम्रो कोट लगाउँछन्। (Everyone wears a nice coat at weddings.)
- News and Media
- On Nepali television, news anchors and reporters are almost always seen in a suit coat. In weather reports, during the winter months of Poush and Magh, the announcer might advise people to 'Kot ra sweater lagayera bahira niskana' (Wear a coat and sweater before going out) to protect against the 'Sitalahar' (cold wave).
स्कुलको युनिफर्ममा कोट अनिवार्य छ। (A coat is mandatory in the school uniform.)
- Legal Settings
- In courts of law, lawyers must wear a black coat. This is a strict professional requirement. You will hear judges and lawyers discussing the 'Kaalo Kot' (Black Coat) as a symbol of the legal profession itself.
- The 'T' Sound
- In Nepali, the 'ṭ' in कोट is a retroflex consonant (ट). This means the tip of your tongue should curl back and touch the roof of your mouth. English speakers often use a dental or alveolar 't,' which is too soft. If you don't use the retroflex 'ṭ,' you might accidentally say something that sounds like 'kot' (a fort) or 'kut' (to beat), although the vowel difference usually prevents total confusion.
Incorrect: म कोट खान्छु (I eat a coat). Correct: म कोट लगाउँछु (I wear a coat).
- Verb Confusion
- Learners often confuse 'lagaunu' (to wear) with 'halnu' (to put in). While you might 'put on' a coat in English, in Nepali, you 'apply/wear' it. Using 'halnu' would imply you are stuffing the coat into something, like a bag.
सावधान: 'कोट' (Coat) र 'कोटि' (Category/Crore) फरक हुन्। (Careful: 'Kot' and 'Koti' are different.)
- Gender Agreement
- In older, very formal Nepali, inanimate objects had gender. 'कोट' was masculine. While modern Nepali has largely moved toward a gender-neutral system for objects, you might still see masculine adjectives used with it in literature. For beginners, stick to the neutral form, but don't be surprised if you see 'राम्रो कोट' (masculine/neutral) vs 'राम्री केटी' (feminine).
- ईस्टकोट (East-coat / Waistcoat)
- This is a vest or waistcoat. It is an essential part of the traditional Nepali Daura Suruwal set. Often, men wear just the 'East-coat' over the Daura Suruwal in warmer weather instead of a full coat.
मलाई एउटा नयाँ ईस्टकोट चाहिएको छ। (I need a new waistcoat.)
- ज्याकेट (Jyaket)
- Borrowed directly from English 'Jacket,' this refers to casual outerwear like windbreakers, puffer jackets, or denim jackets. If you are going hiking, you wear a 'jyaket,' not a 'kot.'
- ओभरकोट (Overcoat)
- Specifically refers to long, heavy coats worn over other clothes during extreme winter. This term is common in Kathmandu during December and January.
यो ओभरकोट धेरै न्यानो छ। (This overcoat is very warm.)
- लबेदा (Labeda)
- While not a coat, the Labeda is the upper garment of the Daura Suruwal. It is often confused by foreigners as a type of coat because it is worn on the torso, but it is actually the shirt-like layer underneath the 'kot.'
Aussprachehilfe
- Using a soft dental 't' instead of the retroflex 'ṭ'.
- Pronouncing the 'o' like the 'aw' in 'caught'.
- Adding a 'u' sound at the end like 'ko-ut'.
- Confusing it with 'Kut' (to beat).
- Confusing it with 'Kota' (quota).
Beispiele nach Niveau
यो मेरो कोट हो।
This is my coat.
Simple demonstrative sentence using 'yo' (this) and 'ho' (is).
कोट कालो छ।
The coat is black.
Subject-Adjective-Verb (is) structure.
म कोट लगाउँछु।
I wear a coat.
Present tense of the verb 'lagaunu' (to wear).
तिमीसँग कोट छ?
Do you have a coat?
Question form using 'cha' for possession/existence.
एउटा सानो कोट।
A small coat.
Noun phrase with an adjective 'saano' (small).
कोट टेबलमा छ।
The coat is on the table.
Locative case using the postposition 'maa' (on/in).
मलाई कोट मनपर्छ।
I like the coat.
Using 'manparcha' (to like) with the subject in the dative-like sense.
यो नयाँ कोट हो।
This is a new coat.
Using the adjective 'naya' (new).
मैले एउटा राम्रो कोट किनें।
I bought a nice coat.
Past tense with 'le' particle for the subject 'Ma'.
तपाईंको कोट धेरै महँगो छ?
Is your coat very expensive?
Interrogative sentence with the adverb 'dherai' (very).
यो कोट मेरो लागि ठूलो छ।
This coat is too big for me.
Using 'laagi' (for) to show perspective.
कोटको गोजीमा के छ?
What is in the coat's pocket?
Possessive 'ko' and locative 'maa' combined.
जाडोमा कोट लगाउनुपर्छ।
One must wear a coat in winter.
Obligative form 'nu-parcha' (must do).
मलाई नीलो कोट मनपर्दैन।
I don't like the blue coat.
Negative form of 'manparcha'.
यो कोट सफा छ।
This coat is clean.
Simple descriptive sentence.
त्यो पुरानो कोट फालिदेऊ।
Throw away that old coat.
Imperative form using 'deu'.
यदि जाडो भयो भने कोट लगाउनुहोस्।
If it gets cold, please wear a coat.
Conditional sentence using 'bhayo bhane'.
मलाई यो कोटको डिजाइन मनपर्यो।
I liked the design of this coat.
Past tense of 'manparnu'.
कोट सिलाउन कति दिन लाग्छ?
How many days does it take to sew a coat?
Infinitive 'silauna' (to sew) used in a question about duration.
यो कोट ऊनबाट बनेको हो।
This coat is made from wool.
Passive-like structure using 'baneko' (made).
मैले आफ्नो कोट धोबीलाई दिएँ।
I gave my coat to the laundryman.
Use of 'aaphno' (one's own) and dative 'laai'.
बिहेमा कोट लगाउनु अनिवार्य छ।
Wearing a coat at a wedding is mandatory.
Gerundive use of 'lagaunu' as a subject.
तपाईंले कोट कहाँबाट किन्नुभयो?
Where did you buy the coat from?
Honorific 'tapaile' with past tense verb.
मेरो कोट अलि छोटो भयो।
My coat became a bit short.
Using 'ali' (a bit) and 'bhayo' (became).
यो कोटको कपडा धेरै टिकाउ छ।
The fabric of this coat is very durable.
Focus on quality-related vocabulary.
औपचारिक कार्यक्रममा कोट र टाई लगाउनु राम्रो मानिन्छ।
It is considered good to wear a coat and tie at formal events.
Passive construction 'maanincha' (is considered).
कोटको फिटिङ मिलाउन अझै बाँकी छ।
The fitting of the coat still needs to be adjusted.
Use of 'baaki' (remaining/left).
उसले कोट फुकालेर कुर्सीमा राख्यो।
He took off his coat and put it on the chair.
Sequential actions using 'era' participle.
यो कोट पुरानो फेसनको देखिन्छ।
This coat looks old-fashioned.
Using 'dekhincha' (appears/looks).
कोट बिनाको दौरा सुरुवाल अपूरो देखिन्छ।
Daura Suruwal looks incomplete without a coat.
Use of 'bina' (without).
तपाईंको कोटको रङ मेरो जुत्तासँग मिल्छ।
The color of your coat matches my shoes.
Verb 'milnu' (to match/fit).
बजारमा विभिन्न प्रकारका कोटहरू उपलब्ध छन्।
Various types of coats are available in the market.
Formal vocabulary 'upalabdha' (available).
कोटको ऐतिहासिक महत्त्व नेपालको प्रशासनिक इतिहाससँग जोडिएको छ।
The historical significance of the coat is linked to Nepal's administrative history.
Complex abstract sentence structure.
उनको व्यक्तित्वमा त्यो कालो कोटले एउटा छुट्टै गरिमा थपेको थियो।
That black coat added a distinct dignity to his personality.
Metaphorical use of clothing to describe personality.
आधुनिकतासँगै कोटको डिजाइनमा पनि व्यापक परिवर्तन आएको छ।
With modernity, there has been a massive change in the design of coats.
Using 'sangai' (along with) and 'vyaapak' (extensive).
सरकारी सेवामा कार्यरत कर्मचारीहरूका लागि कोट एक पहिचान बनेको छ।
The coat has become an identity for employees working in government service.
Noun 'pachyan' (identity) and 'ka laagi' (for).
कोट सिलाउँदा कपडाको गुणस्तरमा विशेष ध्यान दिनुपर्छ।
When sewing a coat, one must pay special attention to the quality of the fabric.
Conjunctive participle 'da' (while/when).
त्यो कोट उसको पुर्ख्यौली सम्पत्ति जस्तै थियो।
That coat was like his ancestral property.
Simile using 'jastai' (like/as).
कोटको बाहुला अलि लामो हुनुपर्ने थियो।
The coat's sleeves should have been a bit longer.
Counterfactual 'huparne thiyo' (should have been).
उनले आफ्नो कोटको गोजीबाट एउटा पुरानो चिठी निकाले।
He took out an old letter from his coat pocket.
Complex narrative sentence.
नेपाली समाजमा कोट केवल एउटा लुगा मात्र नभएर सामाजिक प्रतिष्ठाको प्रतीक पनि हो।
In Nepali society, a coat is not just a piece of clothing but also a symbol of social prestige.
Correlative structure 'maatra nabhaera... pani' (not only... but also).
कोटको काटछाँटमा देखिने सूक्ष्मताले नै टेलरको दक्षता झल्काउँछ।
The subtlety seen in the cut of the coat reflects the tailor's expertise.
Abstract vocabulary 'sukshmata' (subtlety) and 'jhalkauchha' (reflects).
राणाकालीन समयमा कोट लगाउने शैली र आजको शैलीमा निकै भिन्नता छ।
There is a great difference between the style of wearing a coat in the Rana era and today's style.
Historical context and comparison.
उनको तर्क सुन्दा लाग्थ्यो, उनी आफ्नो कोटको रङ जस्तै अडिग छन्।
Listening to his argument, it seemed he was as firm as the color of his coat.
Highly literary and metaphorical language.
कोटको भित्री पत्रमा बुनिएका बुट्टाहरूले यसको विलासितालाई दर्साउँछन्।
The patterns woven into the inner lining of the coat indicate its luxury.
Advanced descriptive terms 'bhitri patra' (inner lining).
परम्परा र आधुनिकताको दोसाँधमा कोट एउटा पुल जस्तै उभिएको छ।
On the crossroads of tradition and modernity, the coat stands like a bridge.
Philosophical use of the word.
उनले आफ्नो कोटको टाँक लगाउँदै गर्दा एउटा गम्भीर निर्णय लिए।
While buttoning his coat, he made a serious decision.
Present continuous participle 'dai garda'.
यस कोटको निर्माणमा प्रयोग गरिएको प्रविधि निकै दुर्लभ मानिन्छ।
The technique used in the construction of this coat is considered quite rare.
Formal passive 'maanincha' with 'nirmaan' (construction).
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
कोट पाइन्ट
कोटको फेरो
पुराना कोट
कोट मिलाउनु
कोट झुण्ड्याउनु
लाम्चो कोट
कोटको कलर
कोट फेर्नु
कोट उपहार दिनु
कोटको तुना
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"कालो कोट धारी"
Literally 'one who wears a black coat'; refers to lawyers.
अदालतमा कालो कोट धारीहरूको भीड थियो।
formal"कोटको खल्ती खाली हुनु"
To have no money (literally 'empty coat pocket').
मेरो त कोटको खल्ती खाली छ, कसरी सामान किन्नु?
informal"कोट फेरे जस्तै"
To change opinions or loyalties frequently (like changing coats).
उसले राजनीतिमा कोट फेरे जस्तै पार्टी फेर्छ।
informal"कोटको टाँक खुस्किनु"
To lose control or for something to fall apart.
योजनाको त कोटको टाँक खुस्किए जस्तै भयो।
slang"कोटको इज्जत राख्नु"
To maintain the dignity associated with a formal position.
तिमीले आफ्नो कोटको इज्जत राख्नुपर्छ।
formal"कोटमा दाग लाग्नु"
To have one's reputation tarnished.
उसको सेतो कोटमा दाग लाग्यो।
metaphorical"कोट कसिलो हुनु"
To be in a tight financial or social situation.
आजभोलि मेरो कोट अलि कसिलो भएको छ।
figurative"कोटको फेरो समात्नु"
To seek someone's protection or help.
उसले मन्त्रीको कोटको फेरो समातेर जागिर खायो।
informal"कोट टल्काउनु"
To show off or dress up excessively.
पार्टीमा सबैले कोट टल्काएर आएका छन्।
informal"कोटको गोजी भर्नु"
To take bribes or accumulate wealth greedily.
भ्रष्ट कर्मचारीहरू आफ्नो कोटको गोजी भर्न व्यस्त छन्।
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Summary
The word कोट is your go-to term for any formal jacket or blazer in Nepal. Whether you are attending a wedding or a business meeting, knowing this word—and the culture of respect it represents—is vital for social integration. Example: 'म औपचारिक कार्यक्रमको लागि कोट लगाउँछु' (I wear a coat for formal events).
- कोट means coat or suit jacket.
- It is a loanword from English.
- It is essential for formal Nepali attire.
- It is used with the verb 'lagaunu' (to wear).
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