Personal Characteristics, Appearance & Fashion
This positive personality trait describes someone who is willing to give or share things with others, especially money or time.
What is generous?
Nutritionists recommend eating a balanced diet containing these three main macronutrients, along with vitamins and minerals.
proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
This general term refers to a specific pathological condition affecting the body (like diabetes or cancer), whereas illness refers more broadly to the personal feeling of poor health.
disease
Postcards, badges, stamps, and old coins are all popular items for people who enjoy this general type of hobby.
collecting hobbies
Office workers or intellectual workers are often referred to as "white-collar" workers, while manual laborers are called this color collar.
blue-collar workers
This negative personality adjective describes a person who refuses to change their mind or compromise, even when given good reasons.
stubborn
Food that is fast, fried, low in quality, and high in sugar, fat, and salt (like burgers, chips, and sodas) is known as this type of food.
junk food (or unhealthy/ready-made food)?
These common childhood diseases are known in Czech as spalničky and neštovice.
measles and chicken-pox
Gymnastics, table tennis, boxing, and chess belong to this category of sports performed inside a building.
indoor sports
When applying for a job, you send a document outlining your education, work experience, and skills, abbreviated as a CV.
Curriculum Vitae (or resume)
Describe someone’s physical appearance using this adjective, which means having light-colored hair, or someone with pale skin that burns easily in the sun.
fair (or blonde/fair-haired)?
This mind-and-body activity is widely practiced as a great "stress killer" to improve flexibility and mental health.
yoga
If you have an emergency or a serious accident in the UK, you go to A&E. In American English, this department is known by these two letters.
ER (Emergency Room)
This popular seasonal outdoor activity, extremely common in the Czech Republic, involves walking through forests to search for edible fungi to take home and cook.
mushroom picking (or mushrooming / mushroom hunting)
A self-employed person who works independently for various companies rather than a single permanent employer (such as a freelance writer or accountant) is called a...
freelancer (or self-employed worker)
This fashion style refers to relaxed, comfortable, everyday clothing like jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers, suitable for informal occasions.
What is casual style (or casual wear)?
To prevent seasonal illnesses, people often visit a medical professional to get this preventive shot, also known as an immunization.
vaccine (or flu shot/vaccination)
A medical professional abbreviated as a GP stands for this type of doctor who handles general medical issues.
General Practitioner
This stringed musical instrument is described as the most popular instrument for people involved in art and musical hobbies.
guitar
This specific medical job, historically performed by women, involves helping mothers deliver babies.
midwife
This compound adjective describes someone who keeps their feelings to themselves, is not easily annoyed or disturbed, and stays relaxed in difficult situations.
easy-going (or calm/composed)?
This chemical element and essential mineral is found in foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt, and is crucial for building strong bones and teeth.
calcium
This painful condition or symptom means your throat is dry, swollen, and hurts especially when you swallow.
sore throat
In Czech schools, students often get their physical activity during school hours during these dedicated classes, abbreviated as PT or PE.
Physical Training / Physical Education (PE) lessons
Before attending a job interview, applicants should dress appropriately, arrive on time, and do this crucial preparation regarding the prospective company.
research information / learn about the prospective employer or company