ngazi

How to say it

Meaning

a structure of steps or rungs used for climbing up or down, a ladder or staircase.

Good to know

also used figuratively for a scale or rank, as in 'ngazi ya elimu' (level of education).

Examples

• Alipanda ngazi kwenda kwenye dari.He climbed the ladder to the attic.
• Tafadhali shuka ngazi polepole.Please go down the stairs slowly.
• Ngazi hii ina hatua kumi.This staircase has ten steps.
• Aliteleza kwenye ngazi na kuumia mguu.He slipped on the stairs and hurt his leg.