Types of houses
A house that stands completely alone, not joined to any other building.
DETACHED HOUSE
The room or space just below the roof of a house, often used for storage.
ATTIC
A person who shares a flat with you but is not your partner or family member.
FLATMATE
„pod dywanem”
under the rug / under the carpet
"okolica, sąsiedztwo"
NEIGHBOURHOOD
A very tall, modern building in a city, usually with offices or flats
SKYSCRAPER / TOWER BLOCK
An adjective describing a room that is full of too many things and looks messy.
CLUTTERED / CRAMMED
Money that you pay regularly (e.g., every month) for gas, electricity, or water.
BILLS / UTILITY BILLS
„za lodówką”
behind the fridge / behind the refrigerator
"na wsi"
in the country / village / countryside
A house which is joined to another house on one side only.
SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
An adjective for a room that is large, bright, and has a lot of fresh air.
SPACIOUS/ AIRY
A person who owns a flat or house and rents it to other people.
LANDLORD / LANDLADY
"nad pralką"
above the wasching machine
„w sercu miasta / w samym centrum”
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY / IN THE CITY CENTRE
A small, cozy house, usually in the countryside or a village.
The structure made of brick or stone where you can light a fire inside a living room.
FIREPLACE
Regular, boring jobs that you must do around the house (e.g., washing up, vacuuming).
CHORES
"naprzeciwko lustra"
opposite the mirror / in front of the mirror
"osiedle mieszkaniowe"
HOUSING ESTATE
A small, one-room flat that combines the bedroom, living room, and kitchen into one space.
STUDIO FLAT
The structure inside a building that encloses the stairs, including the walls, ceilings, and landings that everyone uses to walk up to their flats.
STAIRCASE/ STAIRWELL
A legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy a house, which you pay back over many years.
MORTGAGE
„między zlewem a szafką”
between the sink and the cupboard / cabinet
"na przedmieściach, obrzeżach"