skiing
Translation
skiing
Examples
We go skiing in the winter.
We go skiing in the winter.
Skiing is a popular sport.
Skiing is a popular sport.
Grammar Patterns
((to go skiing)) to participate in the sport of skiing We go skiing in the winter.
Similar Words
snowboarding, skating
Etymology
From the verb 'to ski' + '-ing'. The word 'ski' itself comes from Old Norse 'skíð' meaning 'stick of wood'.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often denotes an activity, like 'running' or 'swimming'. So, 'skiing' is the activity of using skis.