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Several languages are involved here. The first part of the word is Urdu and means "leg" but this word also comes more remotely from the Persian language, ancestor of modern Farsi. The second part comes from the Hindi word meaning clothing. However, especially since the languages are closely related, you will often see that the whole word is either Urdu, Hindi, or Persian in origin.
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Does the word studio come from India?
NO
In what country do pajamas originate?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary online, the word pajamas is of Persian origin, first used in 1801. http://theboard.byu.edu/index.php?area=posts&date=2006.06.20&archives=1 The word pajama comes from a Hindi word that means "leg clothing". Pajamas were introduced around 1880 from India for men to wear for sleeping instead of nightshirts. You can listen to a podcast about the origin of the word pajamas at this site http://podictionary.libsyn.com.... Nightshirts were like a long man's shirt, that came down to the knee or midcalf. Pajamas are different because they cover the legs, whether it be a shirt and pants, or the one-piece footie pjs. You can still buy the footed pajamas, they sell them in adult sizes at this site http://www.jumpinjammerz.com/d.... As for the red-striped gown with a long cap, I didn't find any official source saying this is the most common idea of pajamas. I know I didn't picture this when I first thought of pajamas. I think of some flannel plaid shirt and pants. Plus, a gown technically isn't pajamas, since it doesn't involve trousers (look at any definition of pajamas, such as at http://dictionary.reference.co...). I think that would fall in the category of a nightshirt.
What is gretels word for non Jews in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?
"The Others"
What is out-with in the bot in the stripped pajamas movie?
Out-With is a toned down version of the word Auschwitz - an infamous concentration camp from the Second World War. The author of the Boy in the Striped Pajamas said he never directly used the word Auschwitz to 'showcase Bruno's innocence.'
What is pyjamas origin?
India and SW Asia, where "paijama" are loose, lightweight trousers secured with a drawstring. The English spelling replaced the "ai" sound with a "y", while the American spelling simply dropped the "i" (pajamas). The plural form is used (as in "pants") except when used as an adjective to describe tops or bottoms. In Europe, the US, and Australia, pyjamas/pajamas refers almost exclusively to sleepwear.
Where did the word pajamas come from?
The word "pajamas" comes from the Hindustani word "pāy-jāma," which translates to "leg clothing." It was introduced to the English language by British colonizers who encountered this type of clothing in India.
Does the word pajamas come from India or Italy?
The answer is India. The actual pajama originated in India. In Australia we replace the ai with the letter y. It could possibly Persia or Pakistan.
What did the word pajamas come from?
It came from the word payjamas in Persia.
What word beginning with 'p' comes from India and its something you wear to bed?
pajamas
Where the pajamas started?
pajamas origanated in India
What country do pajamas come from?
i have done research and the only answer i found was: INDIA not too sure if it is right
Who invented pajamas?
Pajamas were invented in India and that is all I know!
What country does the word pyjamas come from?
The original is lightweight trousers worn by Muslims in India and adopted by Europeans during British rule in India. The word derives from the Bengali and Persian languages meaning 'leg garment'
Where were Pajamas invented?
India
What country did pajamas originate from?
India
What country did pajamas originate?
India
Where does the word bhaji come from?
It comes from India.
