뜻
A table without dirt.
문화적 배경
The 'white tablecloth' (biały obrus) is a symbol of the highest level of 'czysty stół'. It is mandatory for Christmas Eve and Easter breakfast. In many Slavic cultures, the table is called 'God's palm.' Spilling salt on a clean table is considered an omen of a quarrel. Minimalism is trending in cities like Warsaw. A 'czysty stół' (clutter-free) is a sign of a modern, organized lifestyle. While 'czysta karta' is more common for a fresh start, 'czysty stół' is sometimes used to describe a meeting where all hidden agendas are removed.
The 'ó' Rule
Remember: stół (nom.) -> stołu (gen.). If you see an 'ó' in a one-syllable word, it often changes to 'o' when the word gets longer.
Don't sit ON it
In Poland, sitting on a table is considered very rude and unhygienic. Keep the stół czysty for food only!
뜻
A table without dirt.
The 'ó' Rule
Remember: stół (nom.) -> stołu (gen.). If you see an 'ó' in a one-syllable word, it often changes to 'o' when the word gets longer.
Don't sit ON it
In Poland, sitting on a table is considered very rude and unhygienic. Keep the stół czysty for food only!
Restaurant Polish
If you see a table you like but it has crumbs, just point and say 'Czy można prosić o przetarcie?' (Can I ask for a wipe?). It's more natural than just saying it's dirty.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'czysty'.
To jest ______ stół.
'Stół' is a masculine noun in the nominative case, so we use 'czysty'.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to say 'The apple is on the clean table.'
After 'na' (meaning location), we use the Locative case: 'czystym stole'.
Match the Polish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary related to the phrase.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Klient: Przepraszam, czy ten stół jest brudny? Kelner: Nie, proszę pana. To jest ______ ______.
The waiter is confirming the table is clean.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Clean vs. Dirty
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제To jest ______ stół.
'Stół' is a masculine noun in the nominative case, so we use 'czysty'.
You want to say 'The apple is on the clean table.'
After 'na' (meaning location), we use the Locative case: 'czystym stole'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Basic vocabulary related to the phrase.
Klient: Przepraszam, czy ten stół jest brudny? Kelner: Nie, proszę pana. To jest ______ ______.
The waiter is confirming the table is clean.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 'stół' is always masculine. Even if it's a small table (stolik), it remains masculine.
Only if they are physically clean after a shower. If you mean 'honest,' use 'uczciwy'.
The plural is 'czyste stoły'. Note that 'czysty' changes to 'czyste' and 'stół' changes to 'stoły'.
You say 'Stół nie jest czysty.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your grandma or with a waiter in a 5-star hotel.
It's a historical remnant of a long 'o' sound. In modern Polish, it sounds just like 'u'.
Yes! 'Biurko' is a desk. Since 'biurko' is neuter, 'czysty' becomes 'czyste'.
Yes, it can mean 'pure' (like 'czysta woda' - pure water), but with a table, it just means clean.
Then it is 'posprzątany stół' rather than 'czysty stół'.
Not really, but some people might say 'blat' to refer specifically to the tabletop.
관련 표현
czysta karta
similara clean slate / fresh start
sprzątać ze stołu
builds onto clear the table
zasiąść do stołu
builds onto sit down at the table
brudny stół
contrasta dirty table
stół operacyjny
specialized formoperating table
