This is the 365th most frequent Macedonian word.
стави
"Stavi" in Macedonian means "put" or "place."
The verb 'стави' is used here to mean 'placed' or 'put'. It refers to physically positioning an object in a specific spot.
Таа стави книга на масата.
She placed a book on the table.
In this case, 'стави' means 'put on' or 'wore', indicating the act of dressing with an item.
Тој стави шапка пред да излезе.
He put on a hat before going out.
Here, 'ставија' is a form of 'стави' in plural, used metaphorically to mean 'laid' or initiated the beginning of a concept or project.