стол
stol[stoɫ]masculine
The English word "table" is translated into Russian as стол (stol).
стол refers to an item of furniture used for dining or as a workspace, such as a desk.
Meaning: item of furniture (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
стол is a masculine noun. Its accusative singular form is identical to its nominative singular form because it is an inanimate masculine noun. The genitive singular form is стола, and the nominative plural form is столы.
How do you pronounce it?
stol
Did you know?
- In Russian, the word стол can refer to a specific administrative department or a desk in a government office, such as the 'passport table'.
- The English word 'stool' and the Russian word стол are actually distant linguistic cousins, both descending from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- The word стол is used in the phrase накрыть на стол, which literally means 'to cover the table' but actually means to set the table for a meal.
Examples in context
- Мел – на столе.The chalk is on the table.This sentence shows the use of стол to indicate location.Tatoeba #4820159 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #11333328 by ddnktr
- У вас есть стол?Do you have a table?This sentence uses стол to ask about possession.Tatoeba #4634919 by odexed, translation #773397 by marloncori
- Я сижу на столе.I sit on the table.This sentence demonstrates the use of стол in a prepositional context.Tatoeba #6398741 by odexed, translation #13698134 by ddnktr
- Стол деревянныйThe table is wooden
- Мне нужен новый рабочий столI need a new desk
- Положи книгу на журнальный столPut the book on the coffee table
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Example conversation
Andrey and Anastasia are in a kitchen in their new apartment.
- Андрей AndreyЭтот стол очень большой.Etot stol ochen' bol'shoy.This table is very large.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, он нам подходит.Da, on nam podkhodit.Yes, it suits us.
- Андрей AndreyДавай поставим его здесь.Davay postavim yego zdes'.Let's put it here.
- Анастасия AnastasiaХорошо, Андрей.Khorosho, Andrey.Okay, Andrey.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “table” translations and entries стол, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries стол, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
