Translation of Slovak word "stáť" to English
stáť
/staːc/
Meaning
VerbTo position or be positioned physically: To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
How to use
Imperfective verb with two distinct semantic branches: 1) Stative verb of posture (stojím, stojí, stoja; past: stál; perfective: postáť/vstať) governing locative (stáť na zastávke). 2) Verb of cost/value governing accusative (to stojí sto eur) or 'za' + accusative (stáť za to = to be worth it).
🇬🇧 English
stand
Example sentence
Strom bude stáť ešte mnoho rokov.
The tree will stand for many years.
Postavte sa do radu a počkajte na svoj rad.
Please stand in line and wait your turn.
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Common phrases
- stáť za to— to be worth it
- stáť v rade— to stand in line / queue
- stáť na čele— to lead / be at the forefront
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What does the Slovak word "stáť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "stáť" means "stand" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Strom bude stáť ešte mnoho rokov." (which translates as "The tree will stand for many years.").
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