ski
word
/ˈski/
skee
/skˈiː/
skee
Definition
A ski is a long, narrow piece of equipment used to move over snow. As a verb, to ski means to travel or do sports on snow using skis.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as both a noun and a verb. We usually say 'go skiing' for the activity, not usually 'go to ski' in everyday English. Related words: 'ski boots', 'ski resort', 'water ski' (a different activity on water).
Spanish: esquí - esquiarPortuguese (BR): esqui - esquiarPortuguese (PT): esqui - esquiarChinese (Simplified): 滑雪板 - 滑雪Chinese (Traditional): 滑雪板 - 滑雪Hindi: स्की - स्की करनाArabic: زلاجة التزلج - يتزلجBengali: স্কি - স্কিইং করাRussian: лыжа - кататься на лыжахJapanese: スキー - スキーをするVietnamese: ván trượt tuyết - trượt tuyếtKorean: 스키 - 스키를 타다Turkish: kayak - kayak yapmakUrdu: سکی - سکی کرناIndonesian: ski - bermain ski
Example Sentences
I want to ski this winter.
basic
She bought new skis last week.
basic
They ski on the mountain every year.
basic
We usually ski in January, when the snow is best.
natural
I haven't skied in years, so I'm probably rusty.
natural
If the weather holds, we can ski all weekend.
natural