How to Say ‘Ladder’ in Different Languages

Most pocket travel guides have handy phrases you might need to know when visiting a foreign country, such as ‘one coffee please’ and ‘where is the hotel?’ – but have you ever wondered how to say ladder in different languages?

If you’re ever in Poland and want to kupić drabinę (buy a ladder), we’ve got you covered! In fact, we’ve got you covered in 25 different languages. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

How to Say Ladder in 25 Different Languages:

1. English: ladder
2. Polish: drabina
3. Spanish: escalera
4. Afrikaans: leer
5. Greek: σκάλα
6. French: échelle
7. Arabic: سُلُّم (sullum)
8. Portugese: escada
9. Samoan: apefai
10. Chinese: 梯子 (tizi)
11. German: leiter
12. Somali: sallaanka
13. Korean: 사다리 (sadali)
14. Maltese: sellum
15. Dutch: ladder
16. Hawaiian: alapi’i
17. Filipino: hagdan
18. Japanese: はしご (Hashigo)
19. Maori: arawhata
20. Turkish: merdiven
21. Uzbek: narvon
22. Thai: บันไดปีน (Bạndị pīn)
23. Swedish: stege
24. Serbian: мердевине (merdevine)
25. Malay: tangga

And there we have it! 'Ladder' in 25 different languages! We hope this has been a fun and educational read for you!

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