Slip down Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫɪp/ /ˈdaʊn
SLIP DOWN
slˈɪp/ /dˈaʊn
sl-IP d-OWN
Definition
To lose your balance and slide downward, often by accident, such as on a wet surface or slope.
Usage & Nuances
"Slip down" is informal and often used for accidents on stairs, hills, icy ground, or with clothing sliding lower on the body. It's less formal than "descend" or "slide down". Not used for deliberate, controlled actions.
Spanish: resbalarse - deslizarse hacia abajoPortuguese (BR): escorregar - deslizar para baixoPortuguese (PT): escorregar - deslizar para baixoChinese (Simplified): 滑下来Chinese (Traditional): 滑下來Hindi: नीचे फिसलनाArabic: ينزلق للأسفلBengali: ফিসলিয়ে পড়া - নিচে ফিসলে যাওয়াRussian: соскользнуть вниз - подскользнуться и скатитьсяJapanese: すべり落ちるVietnamese: trượt xuốngKorean: 미끄러져 내려가다Turkish: aşağı kaymak - kayıp düşmekUrdu: نیچے پھسل جاناIndonesian: terpeleset turun - terpeleset ke bawah
Example Sentences
Be careful not to slip down the stairs.
basic
The ice on the hill made me slip down quickly.
basic
Kids sometimes slip down slides at the playground.
basic
I almost slipped down when I stepped on that wet tile.
natural
His pants kept slipping down during the race.
natural
Watch out, it’s easy to slip down that muddy path after rain.
natural