What does sidewalk mean?
A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road.
Example: "For your safety, always walk on the sidewalk instead of the main road."
Is it illegal to ride a bicycle on the pedestrian sidewalk?
Yes, in many cities, riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is prohibited and can result in a fine. Cyclists must use dedicated bike lanes.
What does sidewalk mean in Urdu?
sidewalk meaning in Urdu is فٹ پاتھ (footpath) — The British term 'footpath' is more commonly used in Pakistani daily language.
What does sidewalk mean in Arabic?
sidewalk meaning in Arabic is رصيف — Refers to the raised pedestrian walkway running alongside paved roads.
What does sidewalk mean in Persian?
sidewalk meaning in Persian is پیادهرو — Pronounced 'piyādeh-row', literally meaning pedestrian path.
What does sidewalk mean in Hindi?
sidewalk meaning in Hindi is फुटपाथ — Commonly used across India; 'patari' is also used in regional Hindi.
What does sidewalk mean in Turkish?
sidewalk meaning in Turkish is kaldırım — The standard Turkish word for pedestrian pavements or sidewalks.
What does sidewalk mean in Bangla?
sidewalk meaning in Bangla is ফুটপাত — Widely used in urban planning and daily conversation to mean sidewalk.
What does sidewalk mean in Nepali?
sidewalk meaning in Nepali is पेटी — Refers to the pedestrian path built alongside main motor roads.
What is a synonym for sidewalk?
Common synonyms for sidewalk include pavement, footpath and walkway. Its opposite is roadway and street.
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Quick meaning table
Use this table to compare the main translation of sidewalkacross Rehbaro's dictionary languages.
| Language | Meaning | Pronunciation note |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | فٹ پاتھ | footpath |
| Arabic | رصيف | Arabic is written right to left. Some Gulf conversations use a local phrase while forms use formal Arabic. |
| Persian | پیادهرو | Persian is written right to left and shares many letters with Urdu and Arabic, but pronunciation can differ. |
| Hindi | फुटपाथ | Hindi is written in Devanagari. Many modern words are borrowed from English in daily speech. |
| Turkish | kaldırım | Turkish uses the Latin alphabet, so pronunciation is often easier for English readers to compare. |
| Bangla | ফুটপাত | Bangla uses its own script. Loanwords may look different from English even when the sound is familiar. |
| Nepali | पेटी | Nepali uses Devanagari. Some official or technical words may use Sanskrit-based forms. |
Language-by-language usage
Each language card adds pronunciation help, usage context and a practical example, so the page is more than a list of translated words.
sidewalk in Urdu
Pakistan and Urdu-speaking communities
فٹ پاتھ
- Pronunciation
- footpath
- Usage note
- The British term 'footpath' is more commonly used in Pakistani daily language.
- Practical example
- Use "فٹ پاتھ" when you need to explain sidewalk in Pakistan and Urdu-speaking communities.
sidewalk in Arabic
Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Arabic-speaking official settings
رصيف
- Pronunciation
- Arabic is written right to left. Some Gulf conversations use a local phrase while forms use formal Arabic.
- Usage note
- Refers to the raised pedestrian walkway running alongside paved roads.
- Practical example
- Use "رصيف" when you need to explain sidewalk in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Arabic-speaking official settings.
sidewalk in Persian
Persian, Dari and Farsi-speaking contexts
پیادهرو
- Pronunciation
- Persian is written right to left and shares many letters with Urdu and Arabic, but pronunciation can differ.
- Usage note
- Pronounced 'piyādeh-row', literally meaning pedestrian path.
- Practical example
- Use "پیادهرو" when you need to explain sidewalk in Persian, Dari and Farsi-speaking contexts.
sidewalk in Hindi
India and Hindi-speaking communities
फुटपाथ
- Pronunciation
- Hindi is written in Devanagari. Many modern words are borrowed from English in daily speech.
- Usage note
- Commonly used across India; 'patari' is also used in regional Hindi.
- Practical example
- Use "फुटपाथ" when you need to explain sidewalk in India and Hindi-speaking communities.
sidewalk in Turkish
Turkey and Turkish-speaking communities
kaldırım
- Pronunciation
- Turkish uses the Latin alphabet, so pronunciation is often easier for English readers to compare.
- Usage note
- The standard Turkish word for pedestrian pavements or sidewalks.
- Practical example
- Use "kaldırım" when you need to explain sidewalk in Turkey and Turkish-speaking communities.
sidewalk in Bangla
Bangladesh and Bangla-speaking communities
ফুটপাত
- Pronunciation
- Bangla uses its own script. Loanwords may look different from English even when the sound is familiar.
- Usage note
- Widely used in urban planning and daily conversation to mean sidewalk.
- Practical example
- Use "ফুটপাত" when you need to explain sidewalk in Bangladesh and Bangla-speaking communities.
sidewalk in Nepali
Nepal and Nepali-speaking communities
पेटी
- Pronunciation
- Nepali uses Devanagari. Some official or technical words may use Sanskrit-based forms.
- Usage note
- Refers to the pedestrian path built alongside main motor roads.
- Practical example
- Use "पेटी" when you need to explain sidewalk in Nepal and Nepali-speaking communities.
Where you may see this word
Use this word for taxis, buses, metro stations, airports, roads, maps and asking directions.
Common mistake to avoid
When asking directions, pair the word with a place name or landmark so the listener understands the route you need.
Practical phrases with sidewalk
Learn the context, not only the translation
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