skis
word · lemma: ski
Definition
Long, flat pieces of equipment worn on your feet to slide over snow, usually used in the sport of skiing.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural in English when referring to a pair. Used with the verb 'wear' ('wear skis'), not 'use' for the equipment. Collocation: 'a pair of skis'. Refers to equipment, not the sport ('skiing').
Spanish: esquísPortuguese (BR): esquisPortuguese (PT): esquisChinese (Simplified): 滑雪板Chinese (Traditional): 滑雪板Hindi: स्कीArabic: زلاجاتBengali: স্কিRussian: лыжиJapanese: スキー板Vietnamese: ván trượt tuyếtKorean: 스키Turkish: kayakUrdu: سکیIndonesian: ski
Example Sentences
She can put on her skis by herself.
basic
His skis are very fast on the snow.
basic
I bought new skis for my trip.
basic
I lost one of my skis on the mountain, so I had to walk down.
natural
Those skis aren’t mine—they must belong to someone else.
natural
After the lesson, we carried our skis back to the lodge.
natural