No. 3,450 in Turkish
merdiven
"Merdiven" means "stair" or "ladder" in English.
In a sentence
Bahçedeki merdivenden yukarı çıktık.
We went up the stairs in the garden.
Here, 'merdiven' is used to mean 'stairs,' referring to a physical set of steps.
Merdiven neden ıslak, biri mi temizledi?
Why are the stairs wet; did someone clean them?
In this context, 'merdiven' again means 'stairs,' but the sentence questions their condition.
Küçük bir merdiven ile en üst rafa ulaştı.
They reached the top shelf using a small ladder.
Here, 'merdiven' is used to mean 'ladder,' referring to a portable climbing tool.
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