Language Learning Vocabulary

Overview

This set provides English vocabulary with Polish translations, focusing on clothing, work, personality, grammar structures, and common phrases for language learners.

Clothing and Materials

• "Plume" means "pióropusz" (feathered headdress).
• "Tulle" is "tiul" (a type of fabric).
• "Lace" translates as "koronka".
• "Chiffon" is "szyfon" (fabric).
• "Kimono" is the same in both languages.
• "Coveralls/overall" are "kombinezon roboczy" (workwear).
• "Rubber" means "gumowy" (made of rubber).
• "Goggles" are "okulary ochronne" (protective glasses).
• "Attire" means "strój, ubiór" (outfit).
• "Functional clothes" are "praktyczne ubrania".
• "Leggings" are "leginsy".
• "Trunks" means "kąpielówki" (male swimwear).
• "Dress-down day" is a day for less formal clothing at work.

Work and Society Vocabulary

• "Suit" is a person wearing a suit or an office worker ("krawaciarz").
• "Be stuck behind a desk" means working a desk job.
• "Outlay" refers to "wydatek" (expense).
• "Promotion at work" is "awans w pracy".
• "Self-esteem" is "poczucie własnej wartości".
• "Acceptance" translates as "akceptacja".

Common Expressions and Phrasal Verbs

• "Steer clear" means to avoid something.
• "To be hooked on the idea" means being fascinated by an idea.
• "Get up somebody's nose" means to annoy someone.
• "Opt for something" means to choose something.
• "Gist" is "the main point or essence".
• "Rebel against society" means to oppose or challenge social norms.

Prefixes and Word Formation

• "Counter-" words indicate opposition (e.g., counter-attack = "kontratak").
• "Pro-" words indicate support (e.g., pro-government).
• "Over-" indicates excess (e.g., overpopulated = "przeludniony").
• "Sub-" refers to under/below (e.g., sub-zero = "poniżej zera").
• "Anti-" means against (e.g., anti-smoking).
• "Pre-" means before (e.g., pre-arranged).

Grammar Structures and Collocations

• "Come about" means to happen.
• "Come apart" means to fall apart.
• "Come in for" means to receive (often criticism).
• "Come out in sympathy with" means to show solidarity.
• "Come round" means to visit or regain consciousness.
• "Come to terms with" means to accept something.
• "First come, first served" is used for opportunities given in order of arrival.

Key Terms & Definitions

• Self-esteem — sense of self-worth.
• Outlay — financial expenditure.
• Acceptance — act of being received or approved.
• Pro-choice — supporting the right to choose (often about abortion).
• Overpopulated — having too many inhabitants.
• Subconscious — existing below the level of conscious awareness.
• Counter-argument — an opposing argument.
• Pre-arranged — previously organized.
• Attire — clothing or outfit.
• Dress-down day — day allowing casual clothing at work.

Action Items / Next Steps

• Review and memorize listed vocabulary and definitions.
• Practice using the key phrasal verbs and expressions in example sentences.
• Prepare for vocabulary tests using flashcards or Quizlet tools.