world of work Flashcards
zlatar
jewerler
Mom got me a necklace made by a famous jeweller.
koreograf
choreographer
I have no idea, how the choreographer came up with this dance. It is so unique.
knjižničar
librarian
My favourite librarian always knows which books should she recommend to me.
kirurg
surgeon
He is very tired because he’s a surgeon working night shifts in the hospital.
avtor
author
He got her a book from her favourite author, Khaled Hosseini.
nagačevalec
taxidermist
She brought her deceased dog to a taxidermist, so she would never forget his features.
skladatelj
composer
Little Night Music is a famous piece by the composer Mozart.
the person who goes with you and looks after you on a package holiday (they arrange tours, take care of flights, you just pay&relax)
counsel
I want to be stress-free on my holidays so I decided to go on a package holiday, where a counsel is going to take care of everything.
računovodja
accountant
I’m really bad with taxes, so I decided to hire an accountant who will deal with them instead of me.
pogrebnik
undertaker = moritican
Her funeral was arranged by the town’s undertaker. He buried her as well.
someone who writes the words for advertisements
copywriter
After completing a degree in journalism he took a job as a copywriter for an advertising agency.
a person who performs stunts (dangerous acts) instead of an actor in a film
stuntman
I have never seen such a good stuntman, look at all the tricks he does. There is no way he fell out of third floor window just for one scene.
astronom
astronomer
The astronomers at NASA have recently discovered a new star.
urednik
editor
This magazine’s editor has a great sense of arranging and combining different topics. Her magazines are just different.
psiholog
psychologist
Psychologists have started research on how our neurons in the brain connect.
maneken
mannequin
Walking down the runway mannequins were keeping straight faces even though they were wearing funny clothes.
someone or whose job is to do detailed drawings of machines, new buildings, etc.
draughtsman, draftsman
He is a great draughtsman working for IKEA. You can find his work in the instructions that come with the furniture.
igralec
actor
He is an actor and has worked in several films, TV shows and also in the advertisements.
tajnica
secretary
He has a secretary working for him. She arranges meetings and phones his costumers.
zobozdravnik
dentist
Yesterday I went to the dentist for my annual check up and he had to fill in a cavity in my tooth.
umetnik
artist
It is often very hard for artists since they have to create better artwork than others to earn enough money.
zdravnik
doctor
My doctor told me I have to eat more protein and move my body to increase muscle mass.
vodovodar
plumber
I called the plumber because my sink got clogged again.
zidar
bricklayer
My father built the house all by himself- he is a bricklayer.
učitelj
teacher
The teacher made us write a long essay in order to get a good grade.
kmet
farmer
As a farmer, he doesn’t go to the seaside as he is working hard on the field all summer.
duhovnik
priest
The mass was held by a new priest. He was explaining the story from the bible in such an interesting way.
električar
electrician
You’d better get a qualified electrician to sort this out - you don’t some amateur messing around with your wires.
mizar
carpenter
The dining table was made by my dad, who is a carpenter.
krojač, šivilja
dressmaker, seamstress
Celebrities go to a dressmaker to make them clothing that fits their body the best.
fotograf
photographer
He spends a lot of his money on cameras and lighting equipment as he is a professional photographer.
pisatelj
writer
She is a well-known writer of children’s books.
poštar
postman
This morning a postman brought my package.
kemik
chemist
Chemists have recently created a new element and are now discussing about putting it on the periodic table.
policaj
policeman
My father often works night shifts because he is a policeman and has to supervise inmates in the prison.
gasilec
fireman
In Slovenia, we have a lot of volunteering firemen that save people and animals from burning buildings.
medicinska sestra
My nurse made sure I was feeling comfortable and cared for me throughout all of my hospital stay.
dreadful, rubbish
crap
I can’t believe she’s trying to pass off this crap as art! It just looks really bad.
A belief emphasizing hard work, discipline, and frugality as moral values, often tied to religious principles.
protestant work ethic
His dedication to his job reflects a strong Protestant work ethic.
An organized electronic collection of data for easy access and management.
database
The company updated its database to improve customer service.
A professional who removes pests like insects or rodents.
exterminator
We called an exterminator to deal with the rat problem in the basement.
Selling products or services over the phone.
talesales
She worked in telesales, offering internet packages over the phone.
Unwanted or unsolicited promotional emails or letters.
junk mail
My inbox is flooded with junk mail every morning.
A larva of flies, often associated with decaying matter.
maggot
“The trash can was full of maggots after being left out in the sun.”
A phone line for reporting issues or lodging complaints.
complaint line
“If you have an issue, please call the complaint line for assistance.”
A system or location where transactions take place, such as a cash register or card terminal.
point-of-sale, POS
“The store’s new point-of-sale system makes checkouts faster.”
cveteti
flourish
“Her garden began to flourish after the rainy season.”
Knowledgeable or well-informed about a subject.
clued up on
“She’s clued up on the latest environmental policies.”
A personality or image presented to others, often to create a specific impression.
persona
The actor adopted a charming persona for his role.”
