When you want to talk about the steps you walk on to go up or down in a building, you use the Hindi word सीढ़ी. This word refers to a set of stairs. Imagine you are in a two-story house; you would use the सीढ़ी to go from the first floor to the second floor. It's a very common word to describe the structure with steps that connects different levels.
When you're at the A2 CEFR level in Hindi, you're building on basic vocabulary. Understanding everyday nouns like "सीढ़ी" (see-dhee) is key to describing your surroundings and daily activities. This word refers to a set of steps, like those in a house or building, that allow you to go up or down between different floors. It's a common term you'll encounter and use regularly.
Knowing this word helps you talk about navigating spaces. For instance, you might ask where the stairs are, or describe a house with many stairs. Mastering such practical vocabulary makes your Hindi more functional for real-world situations.
§ Don't Confuse 'सीढ़ी' with Ladder
Many English speakers learning Hindi often confuse 'सीढ़ी' with the word for 'ladder'. While both are used for climbing, 'सीढ़ी' specifically refers to a permanent set of stairs in a building. A ladder, which is portable, has a different word in Hindi: 'सीढ़ी' (sīṛhī) or 'निसैनी' (nisainī). It's easy to get them mixed up, especially since both involve climbing. Always remember that 'सीढ़ी' in the context of a house or building means stairs.
मैं रोज़ सीढ़ी से ऊपर जाता हूँ। (I go up the stairs every day.)
§ Gender Agreement with 'सीढ़ी'
In Hindi, nouns have grammatical gender (masculine or feminine), and this affects the adjectives and verbs used with them. 'सीढ़ी' is a feminine noun. This means any adjectives describing 'सीढ़ी' and any verbs associated with it will need to agree with the feminine gender. A common mistake is to treat it as masculine. For example, you wouldn't say 'बड़ा सीढ़ी' (big stairs - masculine) but rather 'बड़ी सीढ़ी' (big stairs - feminine).
यह सीढ़ी बहुत ऊँची है। (These stairs are very high.)
- Correct Usage
- 'ऊँची' (feminine form of 'ऊँचा' - high) agrees with the feminine noun 'सीढ़ी'.
§ Using Plural Form Correctly
While 'सीढ़ी' often refers to a set of stairs, sometimes you might need to use its plural form. The plural of 'सीढ़ी' is 'सीढ़ियाँ' (sīṛhiyāṁ). Beginners sometimes forget to change the ending when talking about multiple sets of stairs or when emphasizing the quantity. For instance, if a building has several stairwells, you would talk about 'बहुत सारी सीढ़ियाँ' (many stairs).
उस इमारत में कई सीढ़ियाँ हैं। (There are many stairs in that building.)
§ Verb Usage with 'सीढ़ी'
When using verbs with 'सीढ़ी', you'll typically see verbs related to climbing or descending. Common verbs include 'चढ़ना' (chaṛhnā - to climb/ascend) and 'उतरना' (utarnā - to descend). A common error is using verbs that imply movement on a flat surface or incorrect prepositions. You 'चढ़ना' (climb) the 'सीढ़ी' or 'उतरना' (descend) the 'सीढ़ी', not 'चलना' (walk) on it in the same way you would walk on a floor.
वह धीरे-धीरे सीढ़ी चढ़ रहा था। (He was slowly climbing the stairs.)
- Incorrect Usage Example
- आप सीढ़ी पर चलते हैं। (You walk on the stairs.) - While grammatically possible, 'चढ़ना' or 'उतरना' are more natural and common when referring to stairs.
Examples by Level
सीढ़ी कहाँ है?
Where is the stairs?
यह सीढ़ी ऊपर जाती है।
This stairs goes up.
वह सीढ़ी नीचे जाती है।
That stairs goes down.
सीढ़ी पर चलो।
Walk on the stairs.
सीढ़ी टूटी है।
The stairs is broken.
सीढ़ी से मत उतरो।
Don't come down the stairs.
सीढ़ी छोटी है।
The stairs is small.
सीढ़ी लंबी है।
The stairs is long.
पुरानी हवेली की सीढ़ियाँ लकड़ी की बनी हुई थीं और प्रत्येक कदम पर चरमराहट की आवाज़ करती थीं।
The old mansion's stairs were made of wood and creaked with every step.
आग लगने की स्थिति में, लिफ्ट का उपयोग न करें, बल्कि आपातकालीन सीढ़ियों का इस्तेमाल करें।
In case of fire, do not use the elevator, but use the emergency stairs.
पहाड़ी पर बने मंदिर तक पहुँचने के लिए सैकड़ों पत्थर की सीढ़ियाँ चढ़नी पड़ती हैं।
To reach the temple on the hill, one has to climb hundreds of stone steps.
उसने सीढ़ियों पर दौड़ते हुए अपनी चाबियाँ गिरा दीं और उन्हें खोजने के लिए वापस नीचे जाना पड़ा।
He dropped his keys while running down the stairs and had to go back down to find them.
भवन के नवीनीकरण के बाद, पुरानी, टूटी हुई सीढ़ियों को एक आधुनिक, धातु की सीढ़ी से बदल दिया गया।
After the building's renovation, the old, broken stairs were replaced with a modern, metal staircase.
बच्चे सीढ़ियों पर खेलते हुए फिसल गए और उसकी माँ को उसे तुरंत अस्पताल ले जाना पड़ा।
The child slipped while playing on the stairs, and his mother had to take him to the hospital immediately.
जब वह बूढ़ा हो गया, तो उसके लिए सीढ़ियाँ चढ़ना और उतरना एक मुश्किल काम बन गया।
As he grew old, climbing up and down the stairs became a difficult task for him.
सुरक्षा कारणों से, यह सुनिश्चित करें कि सीढ़ियों पर कोई भी बाधा न हो, विशेष रूप से रात में।
For safety reasons, ensure that there are no obstacles on the stairs, especially at night.
Idioms & Expressions
"सीढ़ी चढ़ना"
To climb stairs, to make progress
वह सफलता की सीढ़ी चढ़ रहा है। (He is climbing the ladder of success.)
neutral"सीढ़ी उतरना"
To descend stairs, to decline
उसकी सेहत धीरे-धीरे सीढ़ी उतर रही है। (His health is slowly declining.)
neutral"सीढ़ी लगाना"
To place a ladder, to provide support
उसने मुझे ऊपर चढ़ने के लिए सीढ़ी लगाई। (He placed a ladder for me to climb up.)
neutral"सीढ़ी का डंडा"
Rung of a ladder/stair, a step in a process
हर सीढ़ी का डंडा महत्वपूर्ण होता है। (Every rung of the ladder is important.)
neutral"सीढ़ी का सहारा लेना"
To use a ladder for support, to seek help
उसे ऊपर चढ़ने के लिए सीढ़ी का सहारा लेना पड़ा। (He had to use the ladder for support to climb up.)
neutral"सफलता की सीढ़ी"
Ladder of success
कड़ी मेहनत से ही सफलता की सीढ़ी चढ़ी जा सकती है। (Only with hard work can one climb the ladder of success.)
neutral"सीढ़ी दर सीढ़ी"
Step by step, gradually
हमने यह काम सीढ़ी दर सीढ़ी पूरा किया। (We completed this work step by step.)
neutral"ऊँची सीढ़ी पर होना"
To be on a higher step/position, to be in a prominent position
वह आजकल समाज में ऊँची सीढ़ी पर है। (He is currently in a prominent position in society.)
neutral"नीची सीढ़ी पर होना"
To be on a lower step/position, to be in a humble position
पहले वह नीची सीढ़ी पर था, अब ऊपर आ गया है। (Earlier he was in a humble position, now he has come up.)
neutral"सीढ़ी तोड़ना"
To break a rung of a ladder, to sabotage progress
उसने अपने ही लोगों की सीढ़ी तोड़ी। (He sabotaged the progress of his own people.)
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Hear it pronounced
Listen to how "सीढ़ी" (seedhi) is pronounced by native speakers. Pay attention to the 'ee' sound, which is like the 'ee' in see or tree.
Visualize it
When you hear or say "सीढ़ी", picture a set of stairs. This mental image helps solidify the meaning.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try forming a simple sentence like "यह एक सीढ़ी है।" (Yah ek seedhi hai.) - This is a stair.
Practice with direction
Combine "सीढ़ी" with verbs of movement: "सीढ़ी से ऊपर जाओ।" (Seedhi se oopar jaao.) - Go up the stairs. "सीढ़ी से नीचे आओ।" (Seedhi se neeche aao.) - Come down the stairs.
Relate to other words
Think of related English words: staircase, steps, ladder. "सीढ़ी" can sometimes refer to a ladder too, depending on context.
Identify in real life
Point to stairs around you and say "सीढ़ी" when you see them. This builds practical association.
Gender and number
"सीढ़ी" is a feminine noun. If you are learning Hindi grammar, this is good to note for agreement with adjectives and verbs later on.
Don't confuse with 'chair'
Be careful not to confuse "सीढ़ी" (seedhi - stairs) with "कुर्सी" (kursi - chair). The sounds are quite different.
Idiomatic use (optional for A2)
An advanced usage is "तरक्की की सीढ़ी चढ़ना" (tarakki ki seedhi chadhna) which means to climb the ladder of success. Don't worry about this now, but keep it in mind for later.
Review regularly
Like all vocabulary, come back to "सीढ़ी" in a few days to make sure it sticks. Use flashcards or a spaced repetition app for effective review.
Test Yourself 42 questions
Choose the correct Hindi word for 'stairs'.
सीढ़ी (seedhi) means stairs. दरवाज़ा (darwaaza) is door, खिड़की (khidki) is window, and मेज (mez) is table.
Which of these would you use to go up to another floor?
सीढ़ी (seedhi) means stairs, which you use to go up. कुर्सी (kursi) is chair, मेज (mez) is table, and किताब (kitaab) is book.
If you want to say 'Where are the stairs?' in Hindi, which word would you use for 'stairs'?
सीढ़ी (seedhi) is the Hindi word for stairs. पानी (paani) is water, खाना (khaana) is food, and घर (ghar) is house.
The word सीढ़ी (seedhi) means 'chair'.
सीढ़ी (seedhi) means 'stairs', not 'chair'. The Hindi word for chair is कुर्सी (kursi).
You can use a सीढ़ी (seedhi) to go from one floor to another in a building.
Yes, सीढ़ी (seedhi) means stairs, which are used to move between floors.
The word सीढ़ी (seedhi) is used for a type of food.
No, सीढ़ी (seedhi) means stairs. It is not a type of food.
Imagine you are describing your house. Write a simple sentence in Hindi mentioning 'stairs'.
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मेरे घर में सीढ़ी है। (My house has stairs.)
Write a Hindi sentence asking someone to go up the stairs.
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सीढ़ी से ऊपर जाओ। (Go up by the stairs.)
Write a Hindi sentence saying that the stairs are long.
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सीढ़ी लंबी है। (The stairs are long.)
घर में ऊपर जाने के लिए क्या है?
Read this passage:
यह एक बड़ा घर है। घर में दो मंज़िलें हैं। ऊपर जाने के लिए सीढ़ी है। सीढ़ी लकड़ी की बनी है। (This is a big house. The house has two floors. To go up, there are stairs. The stairs are made of wood.)
घर में ऊपर जाने के लिए क्या है?
The passage says 'ऊपर जाने के लिए सीढ़ी है', which means 'to go up, there are stairs'.
The passage says 'ऊपर जाने के लिए सीढ़ी है', which means 'to go up, there are stairs'.
राहुल ऊपर कैसे गया?
Read this passage:
राहुल अपने दोस्त के घर गया। दोस्त का घर ऊपर वाली मंज़िल पर था। राहुल सीढ़ी से ऊपर गया। (Rahul went to his friend's house. The friend's house was on the upper floor. Rahul went up by the stairs.)
राहुल ऊपर कैसे गया?
The passage states 'राहुल सीढ़ी से ऊपर गया', meaning 'Rahul went up by the stairs'.
The passage states 'राहुल सीढ़ी से ऊपर गया', meaning 'Rahul went up by the stairs'.
इमारत में क्या सुंदर है?
Read this passage:
इस इमारत में बहुत सारी सीढ़ियाँ हैं। यह इमारत 5 मंज़िल की है। हर मंज़िल पर सुंदर सीढ़ियाँ हैं। (This building has many stairs. This building is 5 stories tall. On every floor there are beautiful stairs.)
इमारत में क्या सुंदर है?
The passage says 'हर मंज़िल पर सुंदर सीढ़ियाँ हैं', which translates to 'on every floor there are beautiful stairs'.
The passage says 'हर मंज़िल पर सुंदर सीढ़ियाँ हैं', which translates to 'on every floor there are beautiful stairs'.
The stairs are upstairs.
He is coming down the stairs.
Where are the stairs?
Read this aloud:
सीढ़ी से ऊपर जाओ।
Focus: सीढ़ी
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यह सीढ़ी पुरानी है।
Focus: पुरानी
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मुझे सीढ़ी चाहिए।
Focus: चाहिए
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This means 'Go up the stairs.' In Hindi, the instrument 'stairs' (सीढ़ी) comes first, followed by 'with/by' (से), then the direction 'up' (ऊपर), and finally the verb 'go' (जाओ).
This translates to 'This ladder/stairs is very old.' The demonstrative pronoun 'this' (यह) comes first, then the noun 'ladder/stairs' (सीढ़ी), followed by the intensifier 'very' (बहुत), the adjective 'old' (पुरानी), and finally the verb 'is' (है).
This asks 'Is there a ladder/stairs in your house?' The 'what' (क्या) at the beginning indicates a question, followed by 'your' (आपके), 'house' (घर), 'in' (में), 'ladder/stairs' (सीढ़ी), and finally 'is' (है).
Be careful while climbing the stairs.
The old staircase was made of wood.
He was coming down the stairs.
Read this aloud:
क्या आप मुझे सीढ़ी का रास्ता बता सकते हैं?
Focus: सीढ़ी (see-dhee)
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यह सीढ़ी बहुत संकरी है।
Focus: संकरी (sun-kree)
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मैंने सीढ़ी से दूसरी मंजिल तक जाने का फैसला किया।
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This sentence instructs someone to use the stairs to go up. The word order 'ऊपर जाने के लिए सीढ़ी का प्रयोग करें' (to go up, use the stairs) is the most natural and grammatically correct in Hindi.
This sentence describes a winding wooden staircase in an old house. The order 'पुराने घर में लकड़ी की एक घुमावदार सीढ़ी थी' (in the old house there was a winding wooden staircase) flows naturally and is grammatically sound.
This sentence warns someone to descend the stairs carefully because they are slippery. The structure 'सावधानी से सीढ़ी उतरें क्योंकि यह फिसलन भरी है' (descend the stairs carefully because it is slippery) is the most common and correct way to express this in Hindi.
एक पुरानी हवेली की सीढ़ियां समय के साथ घिस गई थीं, फिर भी उनमें एक अद्भुत ऐतिहासिक सौंदर्य था। इस वाक्य में 'सीढ़ियां' का अर्थ क्या है?
वाक्य हवेली के ऐतिहासिक सौंदर्य और 'समय के साथ घिस गई थीं' से स्पष्ट होता है कि 'सीढ़ियां' ऊपर चढ़ने के लिए बनी पगडंडियों को संदर्भित करती हैं, न कि खिड़की, फर्नीचर या दीवार को।
शहर के सबसे ऊँचे संग्रहालय तक पहुँचने के लिए हमें कई घुमावदार सीढ़ियां चढ़नी पड़ीं। यहाँ 'सीढ़ियां' किस ओर इशारा करती हैं?
संग्रहालय तक 'पहुँचने के लिए' और 'चढ़नी पड़ीं' इन क्रियाओं से साफ है कि 'सीढ़ियां' ऊपर जाने के लिए बने पायदानों को दर्शाती हैं, जो एक संग्रहालय में आम हैं।
अचानक आई बाढ़ ने गाँव की सभी सीढ़ियां और निचले रास्ते डुबो दिए। इस संदर्भ में 'सीढ़ियां' का सबसे सटीक अर्थ क्या है?
बाढ़ द्वारा 'डुबो दिए' जाने से पता चलता है कि 'सीढ़ियां' वे क्रमिक ऊँचाई हैं जो विभिन्न स्तरों को जोड़ती हैं, जिससे लोग ऊपर-नीचे जा सकते हैं।
क्या 'सीढ़ी' शब्द का प्रयोग केवल लकड़ी से बनी वस्तुओं के लिए होता है?
नहीं, 'सीढ़ी' शब्द किसी भी सामग्री (पत्थर, धातु, कंक्रीट) से बने पायदानों के लिए उपयोग होता है, जो विभिन्न स्तरों को जोड़ते हैं।
एक बहुमंजिला इमारत में 'सीढ़ियां' विभिन्न तलों के बीच आवागमन का एक अनिवार्य साधन हो सकती हैं।
हाँ, बहुमंजिला इमारतों में सीढ़ियां विभिन्न तलों (floors) के बीच लोगों के आने-जाने के लिए एक मूलभूत और अक्सर आवश्यक मार्ग होती हैं।
यदि कोई व्यक्ति कहता है कि 'उसने सीढ़ियां चढ़कर सफलता प्राप्त की', तो इसका अर्थ है कि उसे भौतिक रूप से सीढ़ियां चढ़नी पड़ीं।
यह एक मुहावरा है जिसका अर्थ है कि उसने कठिनाइयों और चुनौतियों का सामना करते हुए धीरे-धीरे प्रगति की, न कि केवल भौतिक सीढ़ियां चढ़ना।
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Hear it pronounced
Listen to how "सीढ़ी" (seedhi) is pronounced by native speakers. Pay attention to the 'ee' sound, which is like the 'ee' in see or tree.
Visualize it
When you hear or say "सीढ़ी", picture a set of stairs. This mental image helps solidify the meaning.
Use it in a simple sentence
Try forming a simple sentence like "यह एक सीढ़ी है।" (Yah ek seedhi hai.) - This is a stair.
Practice with direction
Combine "सीढ़ी" with verbs of movement: "सीढ़ी से ऊपर जाओ।" (Seedhi se oopar jaao.) - Go up the stairs. "सीढ़ी से नीचे आओ।" (Seedhi se neeche aao.) - Come down the stairs.
Example
हम सीढ़ी से ऊपर गए।
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