Significado
To ask for advice on appropriate clothing for an occasion.
Contexto cultural
Avoid wearing black to auspicious events like weddings or births. Red, gold, and bright colors are preferred. When visiting a Gurudwara, both men and women must cover their heads. A handkerchief or 'dupatta' is essential. The 'Smart Casual' trend is huge. A 'Kurti' with leggings or jeans is perfectly acceptable for women in most modern offices. For very formal traditional events, men often wear a 'Veshti' (dhoti). Asking how to tie it is a great conversation starter.
Agreement is Key
If you mention a specific item, make sure 'pehnna' matches its gender. Saree = Pehnni, Kurta = Pehnna.
The 'Hinglish' shortcut
In big cities, you can just say 'Dress code kya hai?' and everyone will understand.
Significado
To ask for advice on appropriate clothing for an occasion.
Agreement is Key
If you mention a specific item, make sure 'pehnna' matches its gender. Saree = Pehnni, Kurta = Pehnna.
The 'Hinglish' shortcut
In big cities, you can just say 'Dress code kya hai?' and everyone will understand.
Avoid 'Main'
Never start this sentence with 'Main'. It's the most common beginner mistake.
Use 'Theek Rahega'
If you are nervous, use 'Kya... theek rahega?' (Will... be okay?). It sounds very polite.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the subject.
____ क्या पहनना चाहिए? (I)
'Chahiye' always takes the dative subject 'mujhe'.
Choose the sentence with correct gender agreement.
Which is correct when asking about a Saree (feminine)?
The verb 'pehnni' must agree with the feminine noun 'Saree'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: कल शादी है। ____ B: तुम्हें शेरवानी पहननी चाहिए।
The response mentions 'Sherwani' (clothing), so the question must be about what to wear.
Match the clothing to the situation.
If you ask 'मुझे क्या पहनना चाहिए?' for a funeral in India, what is the likely answer?
In many Indian cultures, white is the traditional color for mourning.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios____ क्या पहनना चाहिए? (I)
'Chahiye' always takes the dative subject 'mujhe'.
Which is correct when asking about a Saree (feminine)?
The verb 'pehnni' must agree with the feminine noun 'Saree'.
A: कल शादी है। ____ B: तुम्हें शेरवानी पहननी चाहिए।
The response mentions 'Sherwani' (clothing), so the question must be about what to wear.
If you ask 'मुझे क्या पहनना चाहिए?' for a funeral in India, what is the likely answer?
In many Indian cultures, white is the traditional color for mourning.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! 'मुझे कौन से कपड़े पहनने चाहिए?' (Which clothes should I wear?) is very common.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
Just add 'nahin': 'मुझे क्या नहीं पहनना चाहिए?'.
'Pehnna' is for clothes you put limbs through. 'Odhna' is for wrapping (like a shawl).
Yes, but for shoes, we often use 'pehnna' or 'daalna'.
Constantly! Especially in makeover scenes or romantic songs.
Change 'mujhe' to 'hamein': 'हमें क्या पहनना चाहिए?'.
Yes, add 'tha' at the end: 'chahiye tha'.
Stick to the default masculine 'pehnna chahiye'.
It's a bit personal. Better to ask a shopkeeper or a friend.
Frases relacionadas
तैयार होना
similarTo get ready
कपड़े बदलना
similarTo change clothes
सजना-धजना
specialized formTo dress up elaborately
उतारना
contrastTo take off (clothes)
