The house and its surroundings Flashcards
What is a block of flats in Polish?
blok mieszkalny
Commonly referred to as an apartment building in English.
Define a bungalow.
dom parterowy
A one-story house, often with a wide front porch.
What is the English term for ‘chata’?
cabin
A small, simple house, often in a rural area.
What type of house is referred to as a ‘cottage’?
domek wiejski
Typically a small house in a rural or semi-rural location.
What is a detached house?
wolnostojący dom jednorodzinny
A house that stands alone and is not connected to any other house.
What does the term ‘family home’ refer to?
dom rodzinny
A residence where a family lives together.
Define a farmhouse.
dom w gospodarstwie rolnym
A house that is part of a farm, often where the farmer lives.
What is a housing estate?
osiedle mieszkaniowe
A planned community of houses and apartments.
What is the English translation of ‘pałac’?
mansion
A large, impressive house, often luxurious.
What does ‘nursing home’ mean?
dom spokojnej starości
A facility for elderly individuals who require care.
What is a semi-detached house?
bliźniak
A house that is joined to another house on one side.
Define a skyscraper.
wieżowiec
A very tall building, typically used for offices or apartments.
What is a studio flat?
kawalerka
A small apartment that combines living and sleeping space.
What is the definition of a terraced house?
dom szeregowy
A house that is part of a row of similar houses.
Fill in the blank: A house that is affordable is described as _______.
przystępnej cenie
This refers to housing that is within the financial reach of most people.
What does ‘all mod cons’ mean?
wszystkie wygody
Refers to a house that has all modern conveniences.
What is a bedsit?
kawalerka do wynajęcia
A room that serves as both a bedroom and a sitting room.
Define a gated community.
osiedle zamknięte
A residential area with controlled access for security.
What is a mobile home?
przyczepa mieszkalna
A prefabricated structure that can be moved from one location to another.
What does ‘sheltered accommodation’ refer to?
mieszkania dla osób wymagających opieki
Housing designed for individuals needing assistance, often the elderly.
