“Stair”, “Stairs” in Greek

In Greek, "Stair" (the noun, in the singular form) is written using the Latin script as:

(n) Skali

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

(n) Σκαλί

In Greek , "Stairs" (in the plural form) is written using the Latin script as:

(n) Skalia

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

(n) Σκαλιά

Listen to these two words pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 

"Take the stairs."

(singular) Pare ta skalia.

(plural) Parte ta skalia.

(singular) Πάρε τα σκαλιά.

(plural) Πάρτε τα σκαλιά.
 

"She's coming down the stairs."

Erxetai kato apo ta skalia.

Έρχεται κάτω από τα σκαλιά.
 

"Those stairs don't have a railing."

Afta ta skalia den exoun kagkela.

Αυτά τα σκαλιά δεν έχουν κάγκελα.
 

"Which stairs are you at?" [This is in the plural form]

Se poia skalia eiste?

Σε ποια σκαλιά είστε;
 

"Kids, don't run down the stairs!"

Paidia, min trexete sta skalia!

Παιδιά, μην τρέχετε στα σκαλιά!

 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

"Stairs" in Lebanese Arabic

"Stairs" in Tunisian Arabic

"Stairs" in Turkish