Rung Meaning in English
word
/ˈɹəŋ/
RUNG
/ɹˈʌŋ/
RUNG
Definition
A rung is a horizontal bar on a ladder or a step between the sides, used for climbing up or down.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe ladders, both literal and in expressions like 'the next rung on the ladder' (progress or promotion). Not to be confused with 'ring' (the sound a bell makes or a circle). Rare outside contexts involving ladders.
Spanish: peldaño (de escalera) - barra (de escalera)Portuguese (BR): degrau (de escada)Portuguese (PT): degrau (de escada)Chinese (Simplified): 梯级 - 梯子横档Chinese (Traditional): 梯級 - 梯子橫檔Hindi: सीढ़ी की डंडीArabic: درجة (سُلَّم)Bengali: ধাপRussian: перекладинаJapanese: 横木Vietnamese: bậc thangKorean: 단Turkish: basamakUrdu: سیڑھی کی پَیوَندیIndonesian: anak tangga
Example Sentences
He stepped carefully onto the bottom rung of the ladder.
basic
The old ladder is missing a rung.
basic
She climbed up to the highest rung.
basic
Each rung on this ladder feels a bit unstable.
natural
He reached for the next rung, determined to keep going.
natural
Getting this promotion feels like reaching a new rung on my career ladder.
natural