HOME AND FURNITURE
Housing
Types of dwelling – obydlí:
house: villa, detached house-samostatně stojící, semidetached – dvojdomek, terraced – řadový, bungalow –
přízemní, farm house
flat/apartment /AE/: block of flats/apartment building /AE/, multi-storey building, towerblock – věžák,
prefab(ricated block of flats/buliding/towerblock) – panelák, skyscraper/high-rise - mrakodrap
cottage – venkovské obydlí, weekend house – chata, chalet – horská bouda, chatka, hut – chatrč, shelter –
přístřešek
hotel, hostel, boarding house – penzión, halls of residence/dormitory – studentské koleje
historical buildings: castle, mansion – sídlo, manor-house – panské sídlo, palace, chateau – zámek, church,
cathedral
housing estate/housing development – obytná čtvrť/sídliště, in the suburbs – předměstí, on the outskirts – okraj
města, periphery, slums – chudinská obydlí, in the centre of the town, in a village, in the wilderness – v pustině,
lonely house – samota
House:
owner, tenant – nájemník, lodger – podnájemník, to let the house/flat to a tenant, To let.- K pronajmutí, to
sublet a furnished room to a lodger – pronajmout zařízený pokoj podnájemníkovi
saddle x flat roof – sedlová x rovná střecha, chimney, rainwater pipe/drainpipe – okap, gutter – rýna, stoka
window, French window, window sill – parapet, cellar window
front x back door, balcony door
balcony, terrace, patio, veranda/porch /AE/, steps
front x back garden, flower x fruit and vegetable garden, lawn – trávník, rockery – skalka, garden pond –
rybníček, swimming pool, tool shed – kůlna, garden path – cestička, flowerbed x vegetable patch – záhon,
hedge – živý plot, fence – plot, ohrada, gate, driveway – příjezdová cesta, garage, yard - dvůr
full central heating (c.h.): gas x coke-fired x oil-fired, radiator, stove – kamna
four-bedroomed house /BE/ x four-bedroom house /AE/
block of flats: lift/elevator /AE/, on the ground floor/on the first /AE/, flatlet/bed-sit – garsonka, laundry –
prádelna, drying room - sušárna
Rooms:
hall, corridor, kitchen, dining room, sitting/living room, drawing room – přijímací pokoj, bedroom, children´ s
room, toilet, bathroom, attic – podkroví, loft – půda, cellar – sklep, basement – suterén, pantry/larder –
spižírna, junk room – komora, study – pracovna
General terms:
walls, ceiling – strop, floor, fitted/wall-to-wall carpet, lino, tiles – kachličky/dlaždičky/tašky, parquet floor, mat
– rohožka, rug – předložka, curtains – závěsy, net/lace curtains – záclony, glass door
wallpaper, lamp, chandelier - lustr, candlestick, indoor/house plants, flower pot
Hall:
doormat, doorhandle – klika, peephole – kukátko, security chain – bezpečnostní řetěz, letter box, umbrella
stand, coat rack – věšák, built-in wardrobe, threshold – práh, doorstep, doorbell, airing cupboard, to wipe one´s
feet, to offer slippers, to take off shoes/coat, stairs/staircase/stairway, downstairs x upstairs
Kitchen:
kitchen unit – linka, cupboard – kredenc, cutlery drawer – příborník, sink – dřez, tap/facet /AE/, hot-water tap,
draining/dish rack – odkapávač, gas x electric stove/cooker, oven – trouba, kitchen table, corner bench –
rohová lavice, rubbish bin/waste bin/wastepaper bin/garbage can /AE/, dustbin – popelnice, tea towel – utěrka,
tablecloth - ubrus
utensils and electrical appliances: dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, electric kettle, blender – mixér,
toaster, coffee maker /percolator, juice extractor, cooker hood – odsavač par, pressure cooker – tlakový hrnec,
frying pan – pánev, pot – hrnec, kettle, wooden/stirring spoon – vařečka, cutlery - spoon, knife, fork, pottery –
keramika, china, plate – talíř, cup and saucer, mug, jug – džbán, Thermos jug,, coffee x dining set, bowl – mísa,
sugar bowl – cukřenka, serving trolley
Living room:
wall units/shelf units – skříňová stěna, bookshelf, armchair, rocking chair – houpací židle, settee/sofa/coach,
coffee table, ashtray, vase, standard lamp, fireplace, mantelpiece – krbová římsa, TV set, stereo system
Bedroom:
double X single bed, bedspread - přehoz, pillow/cushion - polštář, sheet – prostěradlo, duvet – prošívaná deka,
blanket – přikrývka, eiderdown – prachová peřina, reading lamp, bedside table, alarm clock, bedside rug,
wardrobe, chest of drawers - prádelník
Children´s room:
cradle – kolébka, cot/BE/ crib/AE/ - postýlka, bunk bed – patrová postel, ladder – žebřík, toybox – krabice na
hračky, soft toys – plyšové hračky, dolls, desk drawers – psací stůl, desk chair, bookcase, shelves, computer,
piano, guitar
Bathroom:
bath/tub, shower, washbasin, towel rail/rack – věšák na ručníky, bath mat, bidet, a bar of soap, sponge – houba,
flannel/wash cloth – žínka, brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, tooth mug, medicine cabinet,, mirror, toilet/lavatory//
loo/lav/bog/the John/number one – na malou /coll/, toilet lid, to flush – spláchnout, roll of toilet paper
linen bin – koš na prádlo, washing machine, drier – ždímačka, ironing board, airier – sušák na prádlo
Household chores:
to clean/tidy/do the rooms, to wash the dishes/do the dishes/wash up/do the washing up, dry the dishes/dry up,
to vacuum/hoover with vacuum cleaner/hoover, to sweep the floors, wipe the floors, to dust the furniture, to do
the washing/do the laundry, to iron, change the bulb – vyměnit žárovku, to empty the rubbish – vynést koš
Some proverbs:
There´s no place like home. An Englishman´s home is his castle. A new broom sweeps clean.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Main talking points:
Compare living in the town and living in the country
Compare living in the centre and on the outskirts
Describe different types of dwelling, ancient and modern, in various parts of the world, the typical English or
American house
Describe the place where you live
Describe in details your house / flat, ideal house.
Reasons for the housing shortage and how to solve it
What to do with old junk?
There´s something to do all the time in a house
The division of household chores in my family
Questions:
Do you know any historical buildings?
What do you like/dislike about your flat/house?
Would you prefer to live in an old-fashioned house with plenty of space or in a small modern flat?
What sort of building jobs or repairs can you do yourself?
To make space in a small home, some rooms can be combined. What do you think of these combinations:
kitchen / dining room
dining room / sitting room
sitting room / bedroom
or others?
What is a bed-sit?
Do you like to spend time in the kitchen? Why / why not?
What is your idea of a really good kitchen? Is it a good place to entertain friends?
Is it important to have a well-equipped bathroom? Describe it.
What can you find in a garden? What does a person with green fingers like?