Meaning
A table made of wood.
Cultural Background
In traditional Slovak villages, the wooden table was often made by the father of the house. It was never thrown away, but passed down through generations. During the Christmas Eve dinner (Štedrá večera), a chain is sometimes tied around the legs of the wooden table to ensure the family stays together. Slovaks currently have a high preference for 'Scandinavian style' which heavily features light-colored wooden tables (svetlodrevený stôl). Inviting someone to sit at your wooden table is a sign of trust and hospitality in Slovak culture.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'stôl' is masculine. If you change it to 'stolička' (chair), you must say 'drevená'.
The 'ô' sound
Don't pronounce it as a simple 'o'. It's 'uo'. If you say 'stol', it sounds like a different word or a grammatical error.
Meaning
A table made of wood.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'stôl' is masculine. If you change it to 'stolička' (chair), you must say 'drevená'.
The 'ô' sound
Don't pronounce it as a simple 'o'. It's 'uo'. If you say 'stol', it sounds like a different word or a grammatical error.
Shopping vocabulary
When looking for high quality, use the word 'masív' (solid wood). A 'stôl z masívu' is the gold standard.
Table Manners
In Slovakia, it's polite to keep your hands visible on the 'drevený stôl' while eating, not in your lap.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'drevený'.
V kuchyni máme veľký _______ stôl.
'Stôl' is masculine singular, so the adjective must end in '-ý'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Pick the correct sentence:
'Drevo' is a noun, not an adjective. 'Drevená' is feminine.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Practice matching gendered adjectives with nouns.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Páči sa ti tento stôl? B: Áno, je to pekný _______ _______.
In Slovak, the adjective usually comes before the noun.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gender Agreement
Practice Bank
4 exercisesV kuchyni máme veľký _______ stôl.
'Stôl' is masculine singular, so the adjective must end in '-ý'.
Pick the correct sentence:
'Drevo' is a noun, not an adjective. 'Drevená' is feminine.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Practice matching gendered adjectives with nouns.
A: Páči sa ti tento stôl? B: Áno, je to pekný _______ _______.
In Slovak, the adjective usually comes before the noun.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is masculine inanimate.
Yes, it means 'table of wood' and is perfectly natural.
The plural is 'drevené stoly'.
You usually say 'konferenčný stolík'.
Yes, it is the general adjective for anything made of wood.
This is a vowel shift (ô -> o) common in Slovak declension.
Yes, but 'písací stôl' is more specific for a writing desk.
'Stôl' is a full-sized table; 'stolík' is a small table.
It is neutral and appropriate for all situations.
You can say 'svetlohnedý drevený stôl' (light brown wooden table).
No, Slovak does not use articles.
Yes, 'strom' is tree, and 'drevo' is the wood material from it.
Related Phrases
drevená stolička
similarwooden chair
písací stôl
specialized formwriting desk
jedálenský stôl
specialized formdining table
stôl z masívu
synonymsolid wood table
drevený stolík
builds onsmall wooden table
prestrieť stôl
builds onto set the table
