Loin-cloth in Malayalam
Loin-cloth is ഉടയാട (udayada) in Malayalam, a word that also covers royal dress and attire in general. Older texts use it for garments of real splendour, so the sense is wider than a simple cloth. Context decides whether it means the plain wrap or costume at large.
Most common translation
Loin-cloth, royal dress, attire, costume.
ഉത്സവത്തിന് പുതിയ ഉടയാട അവൾ ധരിച്ചു.
uthsavathinu puthiya udayada aval dharichu.
She wore new attire for the festival.
Dictionary entry
- ഉടയാട (udayada) — Loin-cloth, royal dress, attire, costume.
The single option listed runs from a loin-cloth to royal attire, so it names clothing broadly rather than one garment alone.
Common questions
How do you say loin-cloth in Malayalam?
ഉടയാട (udayada).
Does udayada mean fine clothing too?
Yes, it also means royal dress, attire or costume.