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Seedhiyaan in English: Stairs (सीढ़ियाँ)
Stairs
Hindi (Devanagari)
सीढ़ियाँ
Hindi (English letters)
seedhiyaan
सीढ़ियाँ (seedhiyaan) can be expressed as “Stairs” in English. For example: “The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.”
“seedhiyaan” kehna ho, to English mein “Stairs” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Apartment building
The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.
लिफ़्ट खराब है, सीढ़ियाँ चढ़नी पड़ेंगी।
lift kharaab hai, seedhiyaan chadhni padengi.
How to pronounce “Stairs”
Say it in English
sterz
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Stairs: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Stairs | सीढ़ियाँ seedhiyaan The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs. | लिफ़्ट खराब है, सीढ़ियाँ चढ़नी पड़ेंगी। lift kharaab hai, seedhiyaan chadhni padengi. Apartment building | Apartment building |
| The office is on the third floor; the stairs are on the left. | ऑफिस तीसरी मंज़िल पर है, सीढ़ियाँ बाईं ओर। office tisri manzil par hai, seedhiyaan baayin or. Giving directions | Giving directions |
“Stairs” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Stairs” in English sentences
1. Apartment building
The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.
लिफ़्ट खराब है, सीढ़ियाँ चढ़नी पड़ेंगी।
lift kharaab hai, seedhiyaan chadhni padengi.
2. Giving directions
The office is on the third floor; the stairs are on the left.
ऑफिस तीसरी मंज़िल पर है, सीढ़ियाँ बाईं ओर।
office tisri manzil par hai, seedhiyaan baayin or.
3. Fitness chat
Climbing stairs every day makes you breathe harder.
रोज़ सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ने से साँस तेज़ हो जाती है।
roz seedhiyaan chadhne se saans tez ho jaati hai.
Common mistakes with “Stairs”
Instead of
The lift are broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.
Say this
The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
The lift is broken; we will to have to climb the stairs.
Say this
The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.
'll is the short form of will. Use the base verb directly after will; do not add to.
Finding the way up in a walk-up building
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is there a lift or only stairs?
Show Hindi meaning
लिफ़्ट है या सिर्फ़ सीढ़ियाँ?
lift hai ya sirf seedhiyaan?
You
There are only stairs here.
Show Hindi meaning
यहाँ सिर्फ़ सीढ़ियाँ हैं।
yahaan sirf seedhiyaan hain.
Partner
Okay — let's go slowly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, धीरे-धीरे चलते हैं।
theek hai, dheere-dheere chalte hain.
You
Yes — the stairs are a bit steep.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, सीढ़ियाँ थोड़ी खड़ी हैं।
haan, seedhiyaan thodi khadi hain.
Your turn: use “Stairs”
Say this in English: ऑफिस तीसरी मंज़िल पर है, सीढ़ियाँ बाईं ओर। (office tisri manzil par hai, seedhiyaan baayin or.)
Reveal sample answer
The office is on the third floor; the stairs are on the left.
ऑफिस तीसरी मंज़िल पर है, सीढ़ियाँ बाईं ओर।
office tisri manzil par hai, seedhiyaan baayin or.
Compare your word order with “The office is on the third floor; the stairs are on the left.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Stairs” in English
Seedhiyaan ko English mein kya kehte hain?
सीढ़ियाँ (seedhiyaan) can be expressed as “Stairs” in English. For example: “The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.”
What does “Stairs” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Stairs” means सीढ़ियाँ (seedhiyaan). The sentence “The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Stairs” in a sentence?
The office is on the third floor; the stairs are on the left. Hindi meaning: ऑफिस तीसरी मंज़िल पर है, सीढ़ियाँ बाईं ओर। (office tisri manzil par hai, seedhiyaan baayin or.). “Stairs” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The lift is broken; we'll have to climb the stairs.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Stairs”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
