The word 'stol' refers to a table, a foundational piece of furniture used for eating, working, and social gathering.
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- Basic noun meaning table, essential for daily life and home descriptions.
- Masculine gender noun requiring specific prepositions like 'na' and 'za'.
- Easily confused with 'stolica' which means chair, not table.
Pregled
Riječ 'stol' označava jedan od najvažnijih predmeta u svakom kućanstvu i javnom prostoru. To je komad namještaja koji se sastoji od vodoravne ploče poduprte nogama ili stupom. Njegova primarna funkcija je pružanje stabilne površine za različite ljudske aktivnosti, poput konzumacije hrane, obavljanja posla, učenja ili druženja. U hrvatskom jeziku, stol je imenica muškog roda koja pripada osnovnom vokabularu razine A1, što znači da je neophodna za svakodnevnu komunikaciju. Bez ove riječi nemoguće je opisati osnovne radnje u kući ili restoranu.
Obrasci upotrebe
Imenica 'stol' mijenja se po padežima, što je važno za pravilno izražavanje odnosa u prostoru. Najčešće se koristi s prijedlozima. Kada želimo reći da se nešto nalazi na površini, koristimo prijedlog 'na' uz lokativ: 'Knjiga je na stolu.' Kada govorimo o sjedenju u svrhu jela ili rada, koristimo prijedlog 'za' uz instrumental: 'Sjedimo za stolom.' Ako se nešto nalazi ispod, koristimo genitiv: 'Lopta je ispod stola.' Također, važno je napomenuti da se u množini koristi oblik 'stolovi'.
Uobičajeni konteksti
Stol se pojavljuje u raznim varijantama ovisno o namjeni. U domu imamo 'kuhinjski stol' za pripremu hrane i 'blagovaonski stol' za zajedničke obroke. U poslovnom okruženju koristimo 'radni stol' ili 'pisaći stol'. U dnevnom boravku često se nalazi 'stolić za kavu', što je umanjenica koja označava manji komad namještaja. U restoranima i kafićima stol je osnovna jedinica prostora, pa je uobičajeno 'rezervirati stol' prije dolaska.
Usporedba sličnih riječi
Početnici često miješaju riječi 'stol' i 'stolica'. Dok je 'stol' površina na kojoj radimo ili jedemo, 'stolica' je predmet na kojem sjedimo. Još jedna slična riječ je 'stolić', što je deminutiv (umanjenica) i koristi se za manje stolove, poput onih u dnevnom boravku. Postoji i riječ 'stola', ali ona označava dio crkvenog ruha ili povijesnu odjeću, pa ju je lako razlikovati u kontekstu. Razumijevanje ovih razlika ključno je za točno opisivanje interijera i snalaženje u prostoru.
Beispiele
Stavite kruh na stol.
everydayPut the bread on the table.
Rezervirali smo stol za četiri osobe u osam sati.
formalWe booked a table for four people at eight o'clock.
Makni noge sa stola!
informalGet your feet off the table!
Okrugli stol o klimatskim promjenama održat će se sutra.
academicA round table on climate change will be held tomorrow.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
staviti karte na stol
to put one's cards on the table (to be honest)
okrugli stol
round table (discussion)
švedski stol
buffet (literally: Swedish table)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Stol' is the table (surface), while 'stolica' is the chair (seat). Beginners often swap them due to the shared root.
'Stola' is a specific liturgical vestment or an ancient Roman garment, whereas 'stol' is the piece of furniture.
Grammatikmuster
How to Use It
Nutzungshinweise
The word 'stol' is neutral and used in all registers of Croatian. In coastal regions (Dalmatia), you might occasionally hear the Italianism 'tavul', but 'stol' remains the standard. It is a masculine noun following the first declension paradigm. When used metaphorically, like 'okrugli stol' (round table), it implies a meeting where all participants are equal.
Häufige Fehler
The most common mistake for English speakers is confusing 'stol' with 'stolica'. Another error is using the wrong case after prepositions, such as saying 'na stol' (accusative, implies movement) instead of 'na stolu' (locative, implies position). Additionally, learners sometimes forget the 'ov' infix in the plural form 'stolovi'.
Tips
Distinguish between table and chair clearly
Remember that 'stol' is the table where you put things, and 'stolica' is the chair where you sit. They sound similar but are different objects.
Watch your prepositions with 'stol'
Use 'na' for location (on top) and 'za' for activity (sitting at the table). Using 'na' when you mean you are eating might sound like you are sitting on the table!
The table as a social hub
In Croatia, the kitchen or dining table is the heart of the home where guests are welcomed with food and long conversations.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Proto-Slavic word '*stolъ*', which originally meant a place to sit, a throne, or a piece of wood. It shares the same root as the verb 'stajati' (to stand).
Kultureller Kontext
In Croatian culture, the table is a symbol of hospitality. 'Postaviti stol' (setting the table) for a guest is a sign of respect and welcome, often involving multiple courses of food.
Merkhilfe
Think of the English word 'STALL'. A market stall is essentially a large table where goods are placed. 'Stol' is where you STay and eat.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenRiječ 'stol' je muškog roda u hrvatskom jeziku.
Za mali stol koristimo umanjenicu 'stolić'.
'Na stolu' znači da je nešto na površini, dok 'za stolom' znači da netko sjedi kod stola (npr. dok jede).
Množina riječi 'stol' u nominativu glasi 'stolovi'.
Teste dich selbst
Tanjur je na ___.
After the preposition 'na' indicating location, we use the locative case 'stolu'.
Obitelj sjedi ___ stolom.
The preposition 'za' + instrumental case is used to indicate sitting at a table for an activity like eating.
je / Drveni / u / sobi / stol.
This follows the standard SVO (Subject-Verb-Object/Adverbial) order: Subject (Drveni stol) + Verb (je) + Location (u sobi).
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Summary
The word 'stol' refers to a table, a foundational piece of furniture used for eating, working, and social gathering.
- Basic noun meaning table, essential for daily life and home descriptions.
- Masculine gender noun requiring specific prepositions like 'na' and 'za'.
- Easily confused with 'stolica' which means chair, not table.
Distinguish between table and chair clearly
Remember that 'stol' is the table where you put things, and 'stolica' is the chair where you sit. They sound similar but are different objects.
Watch your prepositions with 'stol'
Use 'na' for location (on top) and 'za' for activity (sitting at the table). Using 'na' when you mean you are eating might sound like you are sitting on the table!
The table as a social hub
In Croatia, the kitchen or dining table is the heart of the home where guests are welcomed with food and long conversations.
Beispiele
4 von 4Stavite kruh na stol.
Put the bread on the table.
Rezervirali smo stol za četiri osobe u osam sati.
We booked a table for four people at eight o'clock.
Makni noge sa stola!
Get your feet off the table!
Okrugli stol o klimatskim promjenama održat će se sutra.
A round table on climate change will be held tomorrow.
