Kangri

Pronunciation: /ˈkæŋɡri/

Definitions of kangri

noun a traditional Kashmiri portable heater consisting of a small earthenware pot encased in a wicker frame

Example Sentences

A1 In Kashmir, people use kangri to keep warm in the winter.

A2 The kangri is a traditional Kashmiri portable heater made of clay.

B1 During the cold season, Kashmiris often carry a kangri under their traditional pheran.

B2 The kangri is filled with hot coals to provide warmth in the chilly Kashmiri winters.

C1 The kangri has been used for generations in Kashmir as a practical and effective heating solution.

C2 Artisans in Kashmir take pride in crafting intricately designed kangris using traditional methods.

Examples of kangri in a Sentence

formal In Kashmir, people use kangri as a traditional way to keep warm during the winter months.

informal My grandmother always carries a kangri with her to stay cozy when she visits us.

slang I bought a new kangri from the market to beat the cold weather.

figurative The kangri of tradition and heritage warms our hearts as much as our bodies.

Grammatical Forms of kangri

• plural: kangris
• comparative: more kangri
• superlative: most kangri
• present tense: kangri
• future tense: will kangri
• perfect tense: have kangried
• continuous tense: is kangriing
• singular: kangri
• positive degree: kangri
• infinitive: to kangri
• gerund: kangriing
• participle: kangried

Origin and Evolution of kangri

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Kashmiri

Story behind the word: The word 'kangri' originated from the Kashmiri language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a traditional Kashmiri portable firepot used for warmth, the term 'kangri' has evolved to also describe the act of carrying or using such a firepot in other regions or contexts.