Iskayola (en. Staircase)

/is-ka-yo-la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A structure that provides a way to ascend or descend between different levels.

The staircase in our house is made of wood.

Ang iskayola sa ating bahay ay gawa sa kahoy.

A series of steps attached to a wall or pathway that facilitates movement between levels.

I cautiously climbed to the fourth floor using the staircase.

Maingat akong umakyat sa ika-apat na palapag gamit ang iskayola.

Describes an architectural element that can be a residential or public design.

The staircase in the park is designed to be pleasant for visitors.

Ang iskayola sa parke ay dinisenyo upang maging kaaya-aya sa mga bisita.

From the Spanish word 'escalera'

ascending the staircase

traveling upwards on the steps of the staircase

umaakyat sa iskayola

climbed the staircase

had an ascent on the steps of the staircase

umakyat sa iskayola

stairwell

An area where a staircase can be found, usually inside a building.

hagdanan

landing

A description of a staircase that has a few steps or is raised.

pahapyaw

Too high-priced; overpriced.

Wow, this sneakers is iskayola!

Grabe naman, iskayola na 'tong sapatos na 'to!

Very exaggerated; everything is too much.

That story is iskayola, so much has been said!

Iskayola naman 'yang pahd na yan, ang dami nang sinabi!