Translation of Slovak word "strop" to English
strop
/strop/
How to use
The masculine inanimate noun 'strop' declines according to the pattern 'dub' (G sg: stropu, L: na strope, N pl: stropy, G pl: stropov). It denotes the architectural ceiling of a room as well as financial or metaphorical upper limits/caps.
🇬🇧 English
ceiling
Example sentence
Zo stropu visela stará lustrová lampa.
A light bulb hangs from the ceiling.
Strop v tejto miestnosti je nezvyčajne vysoký.
The ceiling is quite high.
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Common phrases
- pozerať do stropu— to stare at the ceiling
- cenový strop— price ceiling / price cap
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What does the Slovak word "strop" mean?▼
The Slovak word "strop" means "ceiling" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zo stropu visela stará lustrová lampa." (which translates as "A light bulb hangs from the ceiling.").
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