Summary of English Vocabulary with Czech Translations
English Vocabulary with Czech Translations
Introduction
This study material contains a selection of English-Czech vocabulary and phrases suitable for university students looking to expand their vocabulary in the context of everyday situations, emotions, and natural phenomena. The material is organized to aid memorization through definitions, examples, and practical notes.
How to Use This Material
- First, read the definitions and examples.
- Then, practice repeating the pronunciation and meanings aloud.
- Practice using your own sentences or in group activities.
Definition: This list includes nouns (n), adjectives (adj), adverbs (adv), and phrases, translated into Czech with approximate pronunciation.
Main Topic Areas
Emotional Expressions and Relationships
- deeply in love — deeply/passionately in love
Example: I am deeply in love with her, but is this too soon? — I am deeply in love with her, but is it too soon?
- suspicious (adj) — suspicious
Example: Hartley was suspicious that Vivienne loved another man. — Hartley suspected that Vivienne loved another man.
- trust (v) — to trust (someone)
Example: He's very honest, and I completely trust him. — He's very honest, and I completely trust him.
Decision-Making and Impulses
- change your mind — to change your mind/opinion
Example: It will make things worse if you then change your mind. — It will make things worse if you then change your mind.
- have second thoughts — to reconsider / to doubt
Example: It's normal to have second thoughts about big decisions. — It's normal to have doubts about important decisions.
- impulse (n) — impulse
Example: It was an impulse, but now I'm having second thoughts. — It was an impulse, but now I'm having second thoughts.
- go for it — to pursue it / to dare
Example: You clearly love this girl and I think you should go for it. — You clearly love her, you should go for it.
Describing Behavior and Speech
- calmly (adv) — calmly
Example: 'Do you think for one moment,' she said calmly, 'that I could come to your home while Hélène is there?' — 'Do you think for one moment,' she said calmly, 'that I could come to your home while Hélène is there?'
- dreamily (adv) — dreamily
Example: The girl looked out the window dreamily. — The girl looked out the window dreamily.
- angrily (adv) — angrily / furiously (recommended form)
Note: The pronunciations in this list are for guidance; always practice with a teacher or audio recordings.
Alcohol and Behavior
- drunk (adj) — drunk
Example: He had too much wine and was drunk. — He drank too much wine and was drunk.
Natural Disasters and Weather
- cyclone (n) — cyclone, a strong rotating wind
Example: A cyclone is a very strong wind that moves in a circle. — A cyclone is a very strong wind that moves in a circle.
- monsoon (n) — monsoon, a period of long, heavy rains
Example: A monsoon is when it rains very heavily for three months or more. — A monsoon is a period of heavy rains lasting three months or more.
- tsunami (n) — tsunami, a tidal wave
Example: A tsunami is a very large wave in the sea. — A tsunami is a very large wave in the sea.
- earthquake (n) — earthquake
Example: What were they doing when the earthquake struck? — What were they doing when the earthquake struck?
- flood (n) — floods
Example: A flood is when there is too much water in a river and it comes onto the streets or fields. — A flood is when there is too much water in a river and it comes onto the streets or fields.
- forest fire (n) — forest fire
Example: A forest fire is a big fire which can destroy many trees and houses. — A forest fire is a big fire which can destroy many trees and houses.
- storm (n) — storm
Example: A blizzard is a very bad storm with snow and strong winds. — A blizzard is a very bad storm with snow and strong winds.
Daily Life and Transport
- suburbs (pl n) — suburbs
Example: I don't live in the city centre - I live in the suburbs. — I don't liv
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Core Study Vocabulary
Klíčové pojmy: Practice vocabulary by using it in your own sentences., Practice pronunciation aloud and with recordings., Use flashcards: English term, Czech translation, and an example., Group dialogues will help you memorize phrases faster., Organize your learning by topics such as emotions, weather, and communication., Learn useful verbs like 'suggest,' 'risk,' and 'trust' within context., Pay close attention to phrases like 'change your mind,' 'have second thoughts,' and 'go for it.', Tables are useful for quickly comparing related words and their meanings., Focus on practical applications: constructing sentences, role-playing, and listening., Spaced repetition at various intervals strengthens memory retention.