Achkan

Pronunciation: /ʌtʃ.kæn/

Definitions of achkan

noun a type of traditional Indian coat or jacket worn by men

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a traditional achkan for the wedding.

A2 She wore a beautiful achkan to the cultural festival.

B1 The achkan he wore was hand-embroidered and very expensive.

B2 The designer created a modern twist on the classic achkan.

C1 The achkan, a traditional Indian garment, is often worn for special occasions.

C2 The intricate details on the achkan showcased the craftsmanship of the tailor.

Examples of achkan in a Sentence

formal The groom looked elegant in his traditional achkan during the wedding ceremony.

informal I think I'll wear my achkan to the party tonight, it always gets compliments.

slang Check out that dude in the fancy achkan, he's really dressed to impress.

figurative Her words were like a finely tailored achkan, sharp and impactful.

Grammatical Forms of achkan

• past tense: wore achkan
• plural: achkans
• comparative: more achkan
• superlative: most achkan
• present tense: wear achkan
• future tense: will wear achkan
• perfect tense: have worn achkan
• continuous tense: wearing achkan
• singular: achkan
• positive degree: achkan
• infinitive: to wear achkan
• gerund: wearing achkan
• participle: worn achkan

Origin and Evolution of achkan

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Persian and Urdu

Story behind the word: The word 'achkan' originates from Persian and Urdu languages.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a traditional knee-length coat worn in South Asia, the term 'achkan' has evolved to also describe a style of formal jacket worn by men in India and Pakistan.