world of work Flashcards
zlatar
jeweller
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
The famous actor’s stuntman had to jump from the third floor instead of him in the making of this movie.
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 want 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
nurse
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’s database keeps track of all of their customers.
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.
telesales
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 fly 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. she can tell you all about them.
A personality or image presented to others, often to create a specific impression.
persona
The actor adopted a charming persona for his role.”
Things that share some common area, time, or elements.
overlapping
“Our work shifts are overlapping this week, so we can carpool.”
dobrobit
wellbeing
“Meditation has improved her overall wellbeing.”
imeti za bolj nujno
prioritising
“He’s prioritising his health by exercising daily.”
Maintaining progress or energy in a task or activity.
to keep momentum
“They launched a new product to keep momentum in the market.”
To significantly improve someone’s situation, often from bad to good.
to turn sb’s fortunes around
“The new coach managed to turn the team’s fortunes around in just one season, they win almost every game now.”
Never done or experienced before; without prior example.
unprecedented
The pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions to global travel that nobody could’ve predicted.
To accept or adopt something willingly or enthusiastically.
embrace
“The company decided to embrace digital technology to stay competitive.”
Deeply rooted or firmly established, often referring to habits or beliefs
engrained
Hard work is engrained in their family values. Their will always try their absolute best in achieving their goals.
The most important task or focus at a given time.
top priority
Ensuring customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Actively involved or interested in something.
engaged
The students were fully engaged during the science experiment, so they got everything done in timely manner.
A mix or combination of different things, often referring to work (remote and in-person) or products.
hybrid
The company adopted a hybrid work model, blending office and remote days.”
Working or operating from a location away from a central office or location.
remotely
“Many employees now work remotely from their homes.”
A quick and intensive learning session about a specific topic.
crash course
She took a crash course in coding to prepare for her new job.”
Requests or forms submitted for something, like a job or program.
applications
“She sent out several job applications last week but only heard back from one or two companies.
Skills, knowledge, or certifications required for a specific job or task.
qualification
“The job requires qualifications in computer science.”
To work extremely hard or tirelessly.
work like a dog
She worked like a dog, day and night, and her efforts still weren’t appreciated by the white men of the company.
porodniška
paternity / maternity leave
“She just had a baby and is on maternity leave for the next six months.”
An unoccupied position or job opening.
vacancy
The company has a vacancy for a graphic designer, you should apply.
nadure
overtime
“Employees get paid extra for working overtime.”
povišica
pay raise
“He got a pay raise after his excellent performance.”
Traveling regularly between home and work or school.
commuting
“She spends two hours a day commuting to her office.”
Working independently, often on short-term contracts, rather than as a full-time employee.
freelancing
she started freelancing as a graphic designer after leaving her corporate job and now choses her own clients and work hours.
to get through month/ earn just enough to survive
to make ends meet
He worked two jobs to make ends meet after losing his primary income.
brezposelen, nepotreben
redundant
My partner was made redundant last November and hasn’t secured further employment as yet.
odnehati
to quit
She quit college for one semester. She will be back in February.
pokojnina
pension
He retired on a generous pension from the company.
osebje
staff
It’s a small business with a staff of ten,
mesečna dohodnina
wage
1600 euros slightly higher than the average working wage.
podjetje
business, firm
The law firm specializes in domestic cases.
letna dohodnina
salary
I got salary increase last year, now i get paid 80000 dollars yearly.
a form of employment that carries fewer hours per week than a full-time job
part-time job
He works a part-time job because he studies medicine and doesn’t have enough time.
izmene
to work in shifts
His shift starts at 8 o’clock, but yesterday it started at 1.
intervju
interview
Companies find their future employes based on interviews.
promocija
promotion
because she was good at her job, she got a promotion
kariera
career
he wants to continue his career in acting, but it doesn’t pay enough.
združenje, organizacija
union
since when is the United Kingdom not a part of European Union?
profit, dobiček
profit, earnings
Her company made over €1000 in profit in just one week.
sodelavci
colleagues, coworkers
I overheard my coworkers gossiping about my boss.
diploma
degree
After five years of study, he finally earned his degree in computer science.
an additional pay
bonus
Workers receive a large part of their pay in the form of bonuses and overtime.
življenjepis
CV, curriculum vitae
He had to write a CV for his new job and include all of his previous experiences in it.
motivacijsko pismo
cover letter
You will need to write a cover letter to send with your CV to catch the employer’s attention.
biti odpuščen
to sack, to fire, to make redundant, redundancy
The manager decided to sack him because of repeated poor performance.
delodajalec
employer
I’m very lucky - I love my job and my boss really is the ideal employer.
delavec, delojemalec
employee
His firm is small, he only has about twenty employees working for him.
hitrejši način pisanja
shorthand
She took notes in shorthand during the meeting to keep up with the fast-paced discussion.
stojalo za slikanje
easel
She placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
skripta
script
The actor memorized his lines from the script before rehearsals.
used by actors so they don’t have to use real items
props
The stage crew arranged the props carefully before the play began.
A needle or syringe used to inject substances under the skin
hypodermic
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
goba za tablo
duster
He cleaned the chalkboard with the duster.
gnoj
manure
Farmers use manure to fertilize their crops.
the special clothes worn by priests during church ceremonies
vestments
The priest wore elaborate vestments for the Christmas service.
kabel
flex
The electrician used a durable flex cable to connect the appliances securely.
lutka
dummy
The fashion designer adjusted the dress on the dummy to ensure a perfect fit.
pisateljški rokopis
manuscript
The author submitted her latest manuscript to the publisher for review.
korekture
proofs
The editor reviewed the proofs carefully to correct any errors before publication.
poštni nabiralnik
pillar-box
She dropped the letter into the bright red pillar-box on her way to work.
policijska palica
truncheon
The police officer carried a truncheon for crowd control during the protest.
to prevent someone from doing something
deter
The high fines are meant to deter people from breaking the traffic rules.
to force someone to accept something
impose
The new leader imposed higher taxes on the people.
something that encourages a person to do something
incentive
The company offered a bonus as an incentive for employees to meet their targets.
ability that you were born with
innate
She has an innate talent for music, evident from her early compositions.
to refuse
decline
He politely declined the invitation to the party, citing prior commitments.
depending on or influenced by something else
contingent
The success of the event is contingent on the weather remaining clear.
to add alcohol or drugs to food or drink, often secretly
laced
irish coffee is laced with whisky
posmehovati se
to jeer
The crowd jeered him when he struck out.
vpletenost, udeležba
implications
He was shocked by the implication of his partner in the theft.
honest, frank
candid
He was quite candid about his past. He only told the truth.
bister
alert
He was tired and had trouble staying alert while he was driving.
a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment:
panel
The competition will be judged by a panel of experts.
kazniv, dekriminalizirati
criminal, decriminalise
He spent years in prison for a variety of criminal activity.
Support for decriminalizing marijuana was low among conservative groups.
not having drunk alcohol or not affected by alcohol
sober, sobriety
I haven’t had a single drink in years; I’m trying to stay sober.
negative feelings that people have about particular circumstances or characteristics that somebody may have
stigma, stigamtised
There should not be a stigma around asking for help with your mental health.
