schody
stairs / staircase
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈsxɔdɨ/
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Cultural Note
Many older Polish apartment buildings ('kamienice') lack elevators, making stairs a daily reality. 'Schody' is always plural in Polish. The romantic image of someone running up the stairs to see their beloved is a staple of Polish romantic films.
📝 Example Sentences
Mieszkamy na piątym piętrze bez windy, same schody.
We live on the fifth floor without an elevator, just stairs.
Uważaj na schodach, jest ślisko.
Be careful on the stairs, it's slippery.