стіл
stil[sʲtʲiɫ]masculine
The English word 'table' is translated into Ukrainian as стіл (stil).
An idiomatic way to say 'to set the table' is to use the phrase накрити на стіл.
Meaning: item of furniture (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
стіл is a masculine noun. Its genitive plural form is столів. The instrumental case form, столом, is used when expressing that something is being done 'with' or 'on' the table, such as in the phrase під столом (under the table).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is stil.
Did you know?
- The Ukrainian word стіл is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'stool'.
- The term робочий стіл (work table) is the standard way to refer to a 'desktop' in a computer interface.
- In certain Ukrainian contexts, 'стіл' can be used metonymically to refer to the entire meal or the food being served, much like 'supper' or 'dinner'.
Examples in context
- Я накрив на стіл.I set the table.This example shows how to say 'I set the table' using стіл.Tatoeba #5889594 by deniko, translation #5850178 by CK
- Я накрию на стіл.I'm going to set the table.This example shows the future intent to 'set the table' using стіл.Tatoeba #6923671 by deniko, translation #2544178 by CK
- Він упав під стіл.He fell under the table.This example demonstrates the use of a location 'under the table' using стіл.Tatoeba #6293451 by deniko, translation #1825978 by Balamax
- Якщо ти там біля столу, принеси мені цукор, будь ласка.If you are by the table, bring me some sugar, please.
- Ця книга лежить на столі.This book is on the table.
- 114 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A man and a woman are in a dining room.
- Олена OlenaЦей стіл дуже великий.Tsey stil duzhe velykyi.This table is very big.
- Андрій AndriiТак, він підходить для нашої родини.Tak, vin pidkhodyt' dlya nashoyi rodyny.Yes, it fits our family.
- Олена OlenaДавай поставимо його в кутку.Davay postavymo yoho v kutku.Let's put it in the corner.
- Андрій AndriiДобре, я допоможу тобі.Dobre, ya dopomozhu tobi.Okay, I will help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “table” translations and entries стіл, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries стіл, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
