talna

Talna is a term used in several Slavic languages as an adjective form derived from tal, meaning floor or ground. The feminine form talna is used to modify feminine nouns, while the masculine form talni and neuter talno occur in related forms. In architectural and construction terminology, talna conveys a relationship to the floor or ground level, appearing in compounds describing flooring, base surfaces, or ground-related elements. In geology and soil science, talna phrases may describe ground layers or surface features tied to the earth’s surface.

Beyond its linguistic use, talna also appears as a proper noun in some regions, functioning as a place name or surname. As a toponym, it may indicate historical ties to a location described by its ground or floor-like landscape, though specific origins vary by locality.

In linguistic references, talna is typically discussed in connection with the root tal and related forms such as talni and talno, which express agreement with different noun genders and numbers. See also the related terms tal, talni, and talno in Slavic linguistics.