سلم
sullam
The Arabic word for ladder is سلم (sullam).
The word سلم refers to a climbing tool.
Meaning: climbing tool (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, سلم is used to mean ladder.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of this noun is سلالم (salālim).
How do you pronounce it?
sullam
Did you know?
- In musical contexts, the word سلم is used to refer to a musical 'scale'.
- While سلم refers to a physical ladder, the same three root letters (S-L-M) form the basis for words meaning 'peace' or 'safety' in many Arabic contexts.
- The term سلم appears in various Middle Eastern traditions to describe the spiritual 'ladder' of ascension.
Examples in context
- بالطبع، سأحضّر السلّم.Of course, I will bring the ladder.
- نعم، سأستخدم السُّلّم.Yes, I will use the ladder.
- أحتاج إلى سلم طويل.ahtaju ila sulam tawil.I need a long ladder.
