Summary of Business and Management Terminology

## Introduction This study material collects English vocabulary items with Slovak translations and clear usage notes. It's designed for self-study: short explanations, examples, and comparisons help you remember meanings and use words correctly in context. > This guide focuses on word meanings, collocations, and simple examples to build active vocabulary. ## How to use this guide - Read each entry and its Slovak equivalent. - Study related words grouped by theme or form (verbs, nouns, phrases). - Practice by making your own sentences using the example patterns. ## Word groups and explanations ### Positive / beneficial words > **beneficial**: prospešný, blahodárny - Use for effects that bring advantage or improvement. - Example: "A balanced diet is beneficial to health." — "Vyvážená strava je prospešná pre zdravie." > **boost**: to improve or increase something — povzbudiť, podporiť, oživiť - Collocations: boost confidence, boost sales. - Example: "This update will boost performance." — "Táto aktualizácia zlepší výkon." ### Business/activity trends and results > **boom**: an increase in something, or a time when something becomes more popular — rozmach, vzostup, boom > **bottom line**: the final result or most important consideration — to hlavné, to podstatné > **cash cow**: a product or service that always makes a profit — dojná krava, zlatá baňa Fun fact: Many idioms with agricultural metaphors like "cash cow" or "do not count your chickens" reflect older economies where farming shaped language. ### Actions: do, make, manage > **carry out**: to do or complete something — vykonať, uskutočniť > **implement**: to start using a plan or system — uskutočniť, vykonať, implementovať - Compare: | Verb | Meaning | Slovak | |---|---:|---| | carry out | perform a task | vykonať | | implement | put a plan into action | implementovať | Example: "We will carry out the survey and then implement changes." — "Uskutočníme prieskum a potom zavedie zmeny." ### Mixing, combining, tastes > **blend**: to mix or combine things together — zmiestať > **bland**: not having a strong taste or character — nevýrazný, bez chuti - Example contrast table: | Word | Use | Example | |---|---:|---| | blend | mix ingredients or ideas | "Blend the spices." | | bland | describe flavor or personality | "The soup is bland." | ### People & relationships > **collaborate**: to work with someone else — spolupracovať > **common ground**: shared interests or beliefs — spoločná pôda, spoločné záujmy > **get the best out of someone**: help someone perform at their best — dostať z niekoho to najlepšie Example: "Teams that collaborate well find common ground faster." — "Tímy, ktoré dobre spolupracujú, rýchlejšie nájdu spoločné záujmy." ### Feelings, reactions, states > **concerned**: worried — majúci starosti, obavy > **outraged**: extremely angry — pobúrený > **overwhelmed**: to be too much to deal with — zaplavený, premôcť sa Practical tip: Use short phrases to practice: "I feel concerned about...", "She was outraged by...". ### Communication & meetings > **catch-up**: an informal meeting to update on events — stretnutie, zraz > **pitch (an idea)**: offer an idea for consideration — predložiť nápad > **spread the word**: communicate a message widely — šíriť informácie Example: "Let's have a quick catch-up to pitch ideas and spread the word." — "Urobme krátke stretnutie, aby sme predložili nápady a rozšírili informácie." ### Work & performance (general vocabulary only) > **performance**: how well someone or something does at a task — výkon > **performance review / appraisal**: meeting to discuss progress — hodnotenie pracovného výkonu Note: This guide avoids detailed HR or business process content as requested. ### Common verbs with particles and phrases > **get hold of sth**: to find someone or obtain something — získať, zmocniť sa > **get the hang of something**: learn how to do something — pochopiť, naučiť sa > **get sth sorted**: organize or resolve