Insight – Upper-intermediate - Jednotka 5 - 5A

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

hodit na sebe

to tightly hold on to someone or something

držet se

to push or drive something forward using physical force

pohánět

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

zapnout

used for encouraging someone to hurry

to remain alive

přežít

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

ohrozit

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

svěřit

to increase the size or quantity of something

zvětšit

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

zmocnit

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

umožnit

to surround on all sides

obklopit

to make sure that something will happen

zajišťovat

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

podporovat

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

poskytovat právo

an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a group of words, which can be pronounced as a word

akronym

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

co nejdříve

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

nevím

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

LOL

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

hned se vracím

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

mimochodem

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

při troše snahy

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

děkuji předem

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

příliš mnoho informací!

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

žijeme jen jednou

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

nashledanou

commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

GLHF (Hodně štěstí a zábavy)

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

zdvořilé odmítnutí

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

smích na podlaze

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Zatím ahoj

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

jít dál

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

p povzbuzovat

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

rozsvítit

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

pokračovat

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

přidat

to continue an action or state without interruption

pokračovat

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

násadit

to continue without stopping

pokračovat