Meaning of stojan | Babel Free

Definitions

1. stand, rack, holder, pedestal (a device for holding, hanging, or attaching objects)
   inanimate, masculine
2. frame, support, mount (a pole, rod, or pedestal used for mounting machine parts or instruments)
   inanimate, masculine
3. vertical hive, upright hive (a type of beehive where the frames or boxes are arranged vertically)
   inanimate, masculine
4. cake stand, tray (a pedestal or tray for serving food like cakes or bread)
   inanimate, masculine
5. upright, post (one of the two poles used in the high jump)
   inanimate, masculine

Equivalents

Examples

“V predsieni stál starožitný stojan na dáždniky.”

In the hallway stood an antique umbrella stand.

“Meracia sonda je upevnená na posuvnom stojane.”

The measuring probe is mounted on a sliding stand.

“Včelár sa rozhodol prejsť na stojany, pretože umožňujú lepšie rozširovanie včelstva smerom nahor.”

The beekeeper decided to switch to vertical hives because they allow for better expansion of the colony upwards.

“Na elegantnom sklenenom stojane uprostred stola bola naservírovaná torta.”

A cake was served on an elegant glass cake stand in the middle of the table.

“Atlét pri poslednom pokuse nešťastne zavadil o stojan a latka spadla.”

During his last attempt, the athlete accidentally brushed against the upright and the bar fell.

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