how to say “a dress” and other articles of clothing – in Hebrew
שִׂמְלָה
Though in Biblical times the word שִׂמְלָה referred to apparel worn widely by both women and men, today שמלה refers specifically to a dress.
referred to apparel worn widely by both women and men, today שמלה refers specifically to a dress.For example:
הִיא שָׁאֲלָה אֹתִי אִם הַשִּׂמְלָה שֶׁלָּהּ יָפָה.
She asked me if her dress is nice.
Other items of clothing worn today include:
חֻלְצָה – shirt (can also be blouse)
מִכְנָסַיִם – pants
מִכְנָסַיִם קְצָרִים – shorts
חֲצָאִית – skirt
צָעִיף – scarf
כּוֹבַע – hat
גַּרְבַּיִם – socks
נַעֲלַיִם – shoes
מַגָּפַיִם – boots
לְבָנִים – undergarments (proper)
תַּחְתּוֹנִים – underwear (common)