Kniha Interchange - Středně pokročilý - Unit 8 - Part 1

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

čas, doba

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

oslavovat, slavit

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

svátek, pohotovost

not alive anymore

mrtvý, mrtvá

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

kostra

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

socha, sochařství

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

ohňostroj, pyrotechnika

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

drak

the first day of the calendar year, which is typically celebrated with special traditions and festivities around the world.

Nový rok, Rok nový

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Den díkůvzdání, Dík

a method or style according to which something is done

způsob, metoda

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

jíst, pojíst

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

dát, podat

to move over a particular distance

jít, pohybovat se

to hold or own something

mít, vlastnit

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

hrát, bavit se

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

poslat, odeslat

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

navštívit, zavítat

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

sledovat, pozorovat

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

nosit, mít na sobě

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

dárek, prezent

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

oslava, slavnost

a thing that is added to make something look more beautiful

dekorace, ozdoba

a ceremony or event where two people are married

svatba, obřad

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

párty, oslava

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

piknik

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

pláž

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

svíčka

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

příbuzný, člen rodiny

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

blízký přítel, intimní přítel

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

kostým, oblečení

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

pozvánka

the state of being free from the control of others

nezávislost

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

vstup, přístup

happening, done, or made once every year

roční, výroční