Summary of Business, Marketing, and Management Glossary

## Introduction This study guide presents a selection of English vocabulary with Slovak translations and usage notes. It's organized by themes and useful phrases to help you learn, remember, and apply these words in everyday and professional contexts. Definitions are provided in highlighted boxes for clarity. ## How to use this guide 1. Read the definitions and translations. 2. Study example sentences to see words in context. 3. Use the key points at the end to review and test yourself. ## Basic verbs and actions > verify: to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct — overiť si niečo, overiť Example: Verify the details before you submit the form. > wage: a particular amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee — mzda Example: The weekly wage depends on experience. > wave: to raise your hand and move it from side to side as a way of greeting someone or adding emphasis — mávať Example: She waved to the taxi driver. > ensure: to make something certain to happen — zaistiť, zaručiť Example: Ensure all documents are signed. > employ: to use something or to hire someone — zamestnať, použiť Example: Employ this method to reduce errors. ## Well-being and personal qualities > well-being: the state of feeling comfortable, healthy and happy — pocit zdravia, duševná pohoda, blahobyt > well-kept secret: information that very few people know — dobre strážené tajomstvo > well-versed in sth: knowing a lot about something — vyznajúci sa, oboznámený > empathy: the ability to share someone else’s feelings — empatia, pochopenie > empower: to give someone authority or the freedom to do something — oprávniť, splnomocniť Example: Empower team members and foster autonomy. Fun fact: Did you know that showing empathy in communication improves trust and cooperation in teams? ## Conflict, feedback and relationships > blame: to say or think that someone is responsible for something bad — viniť, obviňovať > bury the hatchet: to stop an argument and become friends again — zakopať vojnovú sekeru > clear the air: to remove bad feelings between people — vyjasniť nedorozumenie > finger-pointing: blaming someone for something that goes wrong — ukazovať na niekoho prstom > get on with sb: to have a friendly relationship with someone — vychádzať si s niekým Example: After the meeting they tried to clear the air and get on with their work. ## Workplace actions and processes (general verbs) > establish: to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time — založiť, zriadiť > implement: to start using a plan or system — uskutočniť, zaviesť > maintain: to continue to have; keep in existence — udržiavať, zachovávať > initiate: 1. to cause something to begin; 2. to teach or allow someone into a group — spustiť; zasvätiť > escalate: to make something more serious or involve someone higher in rank — vystupňovať sa, postúpiť Table: Common process verbs and focus | Verb | Primary use | Tip | |---|---:|---| | establish | start organizations or systems | Use for formal beginnings | | implement | put plans into action | Follow with measurable steps | | maintain | keep over time | Schedule reviews | | initiate | begin or introduce | Good for pilot projects | | escalate | raise issue to higher authority | Define criteria when to escalate | ## Communication and meetings > catch-up: an informal meeting where people find out what happened since they last met — stretnutie, zraz > exit interview: a final meeting with a departing employee to learn why they are leaving — záverečný pohovor > bring sth up: to start talking about a particular subject — nadhodiť tému > give credit to: to praise or recognize someone — vyjadriť uznanie Example: Bring this issue up in the next catch-up and give credit to contributors. ## Describing people and performance > experienced: having skill or knowledge from practice — skúsený > expertise: a high level of knowledge or skill —