This is the 433rd most frequent Czech word.
stan
The Czech word "stan" means "tent" in English.
In this sentence, 'stan' refers to a 'tent', which is its primary and common usage in Czech.
Postavili jsme stan na kraji lesa.
We set up a tent at the edge of the forest.
Here, 'stan' metaphorically represents a glorified tent, with a poetic or symbolic intention.
Stan palác slávy zářil v noci.
The tent, a palace of glory, shone in the night.
In this context, 'stan' is used as a short form or derivative to signify a concept tied to schedules or deadlines, showing versatile usage in specific, possibly professional or technical jargon.