- Houses in different countries, types of houses, materials,...
Typical Slovak and English house - Houses in the past,nowadays and in the future
- Compare village and city (pros and cons)
- Are you satisfied with house you live in and what would you change?(ideal house)
- Compare flat and house
- Would you like to live independently or with parents?
- Duties,household chors
TYPES OF BUILDINGS:
single-storey house/one-storey house-prízemný dom
high-rise/tower block-výšková budova
block of flats-obytný dom
office block-administratívna budova
skyscraper-mrakodrap
old people`s/sheltered house-starobinec,domov dôchodcov
three-room flat-3-izbový dom
bungalow-prízemný dom
detached house-samostatne stojaci dom
semi-detached house-dvojdom
terraced house-dom v radovej zástavbe
cottage-chalupa,vidiecky dom
mansion-veľká vila
manor-panské sídlo
chalet-horská chatka
lodge-horská chata
hostel-ubytovňa
lighthouse-maják
windmill-mlyn
hovel/hut-chatrč
inn-hostinec s ubytovaním
shed-šopa
pigstyprasačí chliev
stable-stajňa
warehouse-sklad
barn-stodola
housing estate-sídlisko
BATHROOM:
towel rail-vešiak na uteráky
soap dish-miska na mydlo
vanity cabinet-kúpeľňová skrinka
washbasin-umývadlo
bath-vaňa
seat cover-záchodový poklop
tissue holder-držiak na toaletný papier
sliding door-posuvné dvere
shower hose-hadica sprchy
shower cubicle-sprchový kút
tap-kohútik
mirror-zrkadlo
bathmat-rohožka
bathrobe-župan
comb-hrebeň
hairbrush-kefa
soap-mydlo
tooth-brush-kefka
tooth-paste-pasta
towel-uterák
LIVING ROOM:
rocking chair-hojdacie kreslo
two-seater setee-dvojkreslo
chesterfield-čalunený diváň
ottoman-taburetka
glass-fronted display cabinet-vitrínová skriňa
bookcase-knižnica
vase-váza
cushion-vankúšik
flower stand-stojan na kvety
sideboard-kredenc,príborník
coctail cabinet-barová skrinka
display cabinet-vitrína
sofa bed-rozkladacia sedačka
coffee table-konferenčný stolík
candlestick-svietnik
fireplace-krb
BEDROOM:
armoire-skriňa
linen chest-bielizník
wardrobe-šatník
chiffonier-komoda
dressing table-toaletný stôl
bed linen-posteľná bielizeň
nursery-skladacia postieľka
changing table-prebaľovací stôl
cot-detská postieľka
cradle-kolíska
bunk bed-poschodová posteľ
bedspread-prehos cez posteľ
quilt/duvet-prešívaná prikrývka
curtains-záves
blinds-rolety
standard lamp-stojanová lampa
desk lamp-stolová lampa
hanging pendant-visiaca lampa
chandelier-luster
alarm-clock-budík
blanket-prikrývka
pillow-vankúš
rug-koberček
slippers-papuče
sheet-prestieradlo
KITCHEN:
bread bin-chlebník
cotander-cedidlo
cooker/stove-sporák
cupboard-príborník
dustbin/waste bin-odpadkový koš
frying-pan-panvica
kettle-kanvica
ladle-naberačka
oven-rúra
plate-tanier
rolling-pin-valček na cesto
saucepan-rajnica
scales-váhy
shelf-polička
sieve-sitko
sink-dres
sponge-špongia
earthware-keramické nádoby
cookware-riad na varenie
liquidizer-mixér
dishrach-odkvapkávač
tea towel-utierka
bucket/pail-vedro
kitchen utensil-kuchynské náčinie
coffee pot-konvica na kávu
pressure cooker-tlakový hrniec
tin-opener-otvárak na konzervy
tray-podnos
working desk-prac.doska
pantry-komora
FURNISHINGS:
light bulb-žiarovka
built-in cupboard-vstavaná skrinka
bracket shelf-závesná skrinka
upholstery-čalunenie,koberce,závesy
cane chair-prútené kreslo
piece of junk-bezcenná vec
antique-starožitnosť
family heirloom-rodinná pamiatka
wall-to-wall carpeting-koberce cez celú mietnosť
shaggy bedside rug-huňatý koberček pri posteli
banister-zábradlie
patio door-dvere na terasu
sheating-obloženie
shovel-lopata
convector heater-ohrievač
air purifier-čisťič vzduchu
recliner-lehátko
unit furniture-obývačková stena
steam iron-naparovacia žehlička
vacuum cleaner-vysávač
electric/gas cooker-elek./plynový sporák
refrigerator-chladnička
washing machine-práčka
dishwasher-umývačka
PARTS OF HOUSE:
basement-suterén
ground floor-prízemie
first floor-prvé poschodie
cellar-pivnica
lounge-hala
lobby-vestibul,predsieň
skylight-stropné okno
study-študovňa,pracovňa
playroom-detská izba
loft-povala
attic-podkrovie
dining recess-jedálenský kút
larder/pantry-komora
porch-veranda,krytý vchod
storage room-komora,sklad
hedge-živý plot
lawn-trávnik
pavement-chodník
driveway-príjazdová cesta
downpipe-dažďový zvod
gutter-odkvapová rúra
property line-hranica pozemku
ornamental tree-okrasný strom
patio-terasa
lightening conductor-bleskozvod
yard-dvor
flight of stairs-schody k hlavnému vchodu
main drain-hlavný odtok
treshold-prah
door handle-kľučka
lock-zámka
jalousie-žalúzie
hinge-pánt
shutter-okenica
TOWN / VILLAGE :
TOWN: more oportunities,kindergartens,schools,culture facilities,theatre,cinema,shopping network,parks,job solutions,more comfortable,free time activites,a lot of people,heavy traffic,more dangerous,car fumes,dirty streets,more expensive cost of living,...
VILLAGE: cleaner air,bigger gardens,more space,safer,have to travel to school,wasting money for travel,less population,far from work,buses are late,so it is uncomfortable and you have to get up earlier,...
HOUSE / FLAT :
HOUSE: it is more expensive,you have to take care of it,spend a lot of time working in the garden,you have privacy,plant vegetables or fruits,raise some animals,have your own garrage attached to your house,gass heating,gossips in village,...
FLAT: it is cheaper,but more noisy,loud neighbours,less space,...
HOUSEHOLD CHORES:
rake leaves-hrabať listy
mow lown-kosiť trávnik
pick harvest-zbierať úrodu
take care of plants
fertilize soil-orať pôdu
MATERIALS:
bricks-tehly
thacked roofs-šindel
concrete-betón
plaster-sadra
DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING:
-in the past:small low houses with small windows,overcrowded rooms,only kitchen with bedroom,mud or wooden floor,didn´t have carpets,fireplace inside,cooking on fire,hadn´t gass or electric cooker ,stable for cows,horses,...,hadn´t much room,made some products at home,they were saving water,all bathed in the same water,hadn´t tap,pipes,electricity,they lit with candle,they hadn´t TV ,washing by hand,had vessels(korytá),they were eating from one bowl,they spoke more together,they stored food in some holes,salted meat,...
-now we often live in high-rise flats,housing estate or block of flats,we have frozen meals,we go shopping to the department stores,have washing machine,...
-in the future:robots,more spacious houses,computers everywhere,....
