This is the 52nd most frequent Slovenian word.
pod
The Slovenian word "pod" means "under" or "beneath" in English.
The word 'pod' here indicates location—specifically, that the apples are positioned beneath the tree.
Jabolka so padla pod drevo.
The apples fell under the tree.
Here, 'pod' suggests influence or supervision, metaphorically under the teacher’s leadership.
Pod učiteljevim vodstvom smo uspešno zaključili projekt.
Under the teacher's guidance, we successfully completed the project.
'Pod' in this sentence again describes location, specifying that the book is covered by the blanket.