บันได
stairs
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This noun refers to stairs or a ladder—something with steps or rungs used to move between different heights.
stairs、staircase、ladder
It refers to either a fixed set of stairs or a portable ladder, depending on the context.
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ขึ้นบันได khʉ̂n banday go up the stairs; climb a ladder ขึ้นบันได details
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ลงบันได loŋ banday go down the stairs; climb down a ladder ลงบันได details
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ห้องน้ำอยู่ข้างบันได hɔ̂ŋ náam yùu khâaŋ banday The restroom is next to the stairs. ห้องน้ำอยู่ข้างบันได details
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ระวังตกบันได ráwaŋ tòk banday Be careful not to fall down the stairs or off the ladder. ระวังตกบันได details
Learning notes
Explanation
บันได refers to something used to move between different heights. It can mean a permanent staircase in a building or a portable ladder, with the intended meaning usually clear from context. Common combinations include ขึ้นบันได, meaning to go up the stairs or climb a ladder, and ลงบันได, meaning to go down. บันได refers to the structure as a whole. An individual step or rung is called ขั้นบันได, and ขั้น is used when counting steps or rungs.
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about the location of stairs or moving between floors in homes, schools, stations, and other buildings. It is also used for ladders in contexts such as repairs, construction, and cleaning.
Caution
On its own, บันได may be ambiguous between stairs and a ladder. When the distinction matters, add a word identifying the type, as in บันไดหนีไฟ (“fire escape stairs”) or บันไดพับ (“folding ladder”). Use ขั้นบันได, rather than บันได alone, for an individual step or rung.