Unit 4 (clothes and appearance) Flashcards by Emma Martošová

anorak

-a short coat that protects the wearer against wind, rain, and cold weather, usually with a part for covering the head

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appear

-to start to be seen or to be present
-objaviť sa

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appearance

-an occasion when someone appears in public
-the way a person or thing looks to other people
-vzhľad, výzor

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apron

-zástera
-a piece of clothing worn over the front of other clothes to keep them clean when doing a dirty or messy job, especially cooking

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belt

-a strip of leather or material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
-opasok

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blouse

-a shirt for a woman or girl
-blúzka

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bow tie

-a special type of tie (= a strip of cloth put around a collar) in the shape of a bow, worn especially by men on formal occasions
-motýlik

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briefcase

-a flat rectangular bag, used especially for carrying business documents
-kufrík

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button

-a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat
-gombík

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casual

-Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions
-neformálne

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catalogue

-a book with a list of all the goods that you can buy from a shop
-katalóg

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clothing

-clothes, especially clothes of a particular type or those worn in a particular situation
-oblečenie, odev

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collar

-the part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different material
-golier

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costume

-kostým

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cuff

-the thicker material at the end of a sleeve closest to the hand
-a piece of jewellery for wearing around the wrist, made from a wide circle of metal, plastic, or other material
-manžeta

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dressing-gown

-a loose piece of clothing like a coat, worn informally inside the house, especially before getting dressed in the morning or after getting undressed in the evening
-župan

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dungarees

-a pair of trousers with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder
-trousers made of denim (= strong, blue cotton cloth)
-coveralls, overalls

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earring

-a piece of jewellery, usually one of a pair, worn in a hole in the ear or fastened to the ear by a clip
-náušnica

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fancy dress party

-maškarný večierok
-a party where people wear special clothes that make them look like a particular character, animal, or object

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fashion

-a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, etc.
-móda

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fit (verb )

-to be the right size or shape for someone or something

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formal

-public or official
-formálne, oficiálne

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go with

-If one thing goes with another, they suit each other or they look or taste good together
-to accept an idea or agree with a person

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inside out

-If something is inside out, it has the usual inside part on the outside and the usual outside part on the inside
-naruby

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jacket

-a short coat -bunda -sako

let in

-vpustiť -to allow someone or something to enter

let out

-to allow someone or something to leave a place, especially by opening a closed or locked door -vypustiť

mac

-a waterproof coat (= one that does not allow rain to pass through) -pršiplášť

neck

-the part of a piece of clothing that goes around a person's neck -krk

nightdress

-a comfortable piece of clothing like a loose dress worn by a woman or a girl in bed -nočná košeľa

outfit

-a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity

overalls

-a piece of clothing that covers both the upper and lower parts of the body and is worn especially over other clothes to protect them

overcoat

-a long thick coat worn in cold weather -kabát

plain

-not decorated in any way; with nothing added -obyčajné, jednoduché

polite

-behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings -zdvorilý/é

put away

-to put something in the place or container where it is usually kept -odložiť

put on

-to make a device operate, or to cause a device to play something, such as a CD or DVD, by pressing a switch -to cover part of the body with clothes, shoes, make-up, or something similar -to pretend to have a particular feeling or way of behaving that is not real or natural to you -nasadiť, obliecť si

robe

-a long, loose piece of clothing worn especially on very formal occasions -a loose piece of clothing that is worn before or after a bath or on top of clothing worn in bed -rúcho

round and round

-moving in circles -dookola

sandal

-a light shoe, especially worn in warm weather, consisting of a bottom part held onto the foot by straps -sandále/a

scarf

-šatka, šál -a strip, square, or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head, or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive

shoelace

-a thin string or strip of leather used to fasten shoes -šnúrka na topánky

shopper

-nákupca, vozík na nákup -a person who is buying things from a shop or a number of shops

side by side

-next to each other -vedľa seba

sleeve

-rukáv -the part of a piece of clothing that covers some or all of the arm

sole

-being one only; single -the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel -jediný

stocking

-one of a pair of tight-fitting coverings for the feet and legs made of thin material and often worn under skirts and dresses

tights

-a piece of clothing made of very thin material that tightly covers the feet, legs, and lower part of the body, often worn under skirts and dresses: -a piece of clothing made of material that tightly covers the body from the waist to the ankles or the feet, often worn for dancing, under skirts and dresses, or when exercising -pančuchy

style

-štýl -a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period

suit (noun)

-a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material -oblek

suit (verb)

-to be right for a particular person, situation, or occasion -(usually of a colour or style of clothes) to make someone look more attractive -pasovať

take in

( make tighter)

take up

( make shorter)

tie

-kravata -a strip of cloth put around a collar -a long, thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front

tracksuit

-a loose top and trousers, worn either by people who are training for a sport or exercising, or as informal clothing -tepláková súprava

try on

-to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it -vyskúšať si

turn-up

-to arrive or appear somewhere, usually unexpectedly or in a way that was not planned -to make a piece of clothing or part of a piece of clothing shorter, by folding the material and sewing it into position

underwear

-spodné prádlo -clothes worn next to the skin, under other clothes

undo

-zrušiť -to unfasten something that is fastened or tied

uniform

-a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people -uniforma

upside down

-having the part that is usually at the top turned to be at the bottom -naruby

waistcoat

-a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt -vesta

-a short coat that protects the wearer against wind, rain, and cold weather, usually with a part for covering the head -

anorak

-to start to be seen or to be present -objaviť sa

appear

-an occasion when someone appears in public -the way a person or thing looks to other people -vzhľad, výzor

appearance

-zástera -a piece of clothing worn over the front of other clothes to keep them clean when doing a dirty or messy job, especially cooking

apron

-a strip of leather or material worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration -opasok

belt

-a shirt for a woman or girl -blúzka

blouse

-a special type of tie (= a strip of cloth put around a collar) in the shape of a bow, worn especially by men on formal occasions -motýlik

bow tie

-a flat rectangular bag, used especially for carrying business documents -kufrík

briefcase

-a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat -gombík

button

-Casual clothes are not formal or not suitable for special occasions -neformálne

casual

-a book with a list of all the goods that you can buy from a shop -katalóg

catalogue

-clothes, especially clothes of a particular type or those worn in a particular situation -oblečenie, odev

clothing

-the part around the neck of a piece of clothing, usually sewn on and sometimes made of different material -golier

collar

-kostým

costume

-the thicker material at the end of a sleeve closest to the hand -a piece of jewellery for wearing around the wrist, made from a wide circle of metal, plastic, or other material -manžeta

cuff

-a loose piece of clothing like a coat, worn informally inside the house, especially before getting dressed in the morning or after getting undressed in the evening -župan

dressing-gown

-a pair of trousers with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder -trousers made of denim (= strong, blue cotton cloth) -coveralls, overalls

dungarees

náušnica

earring

-maškarný večierok -a party where people wear special clothes that make them look like a particular character, animal, or object

fancy dress party

-a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes, hair, make-up, etc. -móda

fashion

-to be the right size or shape for someone or something

fit (verb )

-public or official -formálne, oficiálne

formal

-If one thing goes with another, they suit each other or they look or taste good together -to accept an idea or agree with a person

go with

-If something is inside out, it has the usual inside part on the outside and the usual outside part on the inside -naruby

inside out

-a short coat -bunda -sako

jacket

-vpustiť -to allow someone or something to enter

let in

-to allow someone or something to leave a place, especially by opening a closed or locked door -vypustiť

let out

-a waterproof coat (= one that does not allow rain to pass through) -pršiplášť

mac

-the part of a piece of clothing that goes around a person's neck -krk

neck

-a comfortable piece of clothing like a loose dress worn by a woman or a girl in bed -nočná košeľa

nightdress

-a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity

outfit

-in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation -celkovo

overall

-a long thick coat worn in cold weather -kabát

overcoat

-not decorated in any way; with nothing added -obyčajné, jednoduché

plain

-behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings -zdvorilý/é

polite

-to put something in the place or container where it is usually kept -odložiť

put away

put on

-a long, loose piece of clothing worn especially on very formal occasions -rúcho

robe

-moving in circles -dookola

round and round

-a light shoe, especially worn in warm weather, consisting of a bottom part held onto the foot by straps -sandále/a

sandal

-šatka, šál -a strip, square, or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head, or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive

scarf

-šnúrka na topánky

shoelace

-nákupca, vozík na nákup -a person who is buying things from a shop or a number of shops

shopper

-next to each other -vedľa seba

side by side

-rukáv -

sleeve

-being one only; single -the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel -jediný

sole

-one of a pair of tight-fitting coverings for the feet and legs made of thin material and often worn under skirts and dresses

stocking

tights

-štýl -a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period

style

-a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material -oblek

suit (noun)

-to be right for a particular person, situation, or occasion -(usually of a colour or style of clothes) to make someone look more attractive -pasovať

suit (verb)

( make tighter)

take in

( make shorter)

take up

-kravata -to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to) hold together with a long, thin piece of string, material, etc. -a long, thin piece of material that is worn under a shirt collar, especially by men, and tied in a knot at the front

tie

-a loose top and trousers, worn either by people who are training for a sport or exercising, or as informal clothing -tepláková súprava

tracksuit

-to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it -vyskúšať si

try on

turn-up

-spodné prádlo -clothes worn next to the skin, under other clothes

underwear

-zrušiť -to unfasten something that is fastened or tied

undo

-a particular set of clothes that has to be worn by the members of the same organization or group of people -uniforma

uniform

-having the part that is usually at the top turned to be at the bottom -naruby

upside down

-a piece of clothing that covers the upper body but not the arms and usually has buttons down the front, worn over a shirt -vesta

waistcoat