AGGA 17

leżak

sunbed, sun lounger, deck chair, There were some sunbeds available for hotel guests.

paluszki

salty sticks, Salty sticks are a great affordable snack.

przypływ, odpływ

high tide, low tide, The place is accessible during low tide, but completely cut off during high tide.

bieżnia urządzenie

treadmill, running on a treadmill vs running outside on a track

potknąć się

trip over, She tripped over the uneven pavement and almost fell, but managed to catch herself. He was so distracted by his phone that he tripped over the curb while walking down the street

prowizja

commission, They earn some commission on every purchase.

niezbyt przekonujący, słabo entuzjastyczny

half-hearted, Her half-hearted enthusiasm for the event was evident, as she didn’t participate actively.

kłócić się

fall out with sb, They had a major argument, which caused them to fall out and stop talking for weeks.

znosić kogoś, wytrzymywać coś

to put up with sb, can stand them, can bear them, I can’t put up with my brother pushing on my side of the bed.

pokój wychodzi na, jest widok na

overlook, Our room was overlooking the forest whereas some other rooms were overlooking the pool and reception area.

plemię

tribe, This tribe in the middle of the rainforest still leads a really traditional way of life.

nabierać kogoś, robić kogoś w konia

you’re pulling my leg, My children wanted to pull my leg and pretended to be sick but I didn't believe them.

hard vs hardly

two version of adverb with two different meanings

He breathes so hard. → He breathes so heavily.

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He breathes so hardly. → He hardly ever breathes. He almost doesn’t breathe.

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I can hardly breathe after climbing up the stairs.

I find it difficult to breathe after climbing up the stairs.

brzeg

sea shore, river bank

przekrzywione, przechylone

leaning, leaning texts, The old tree was leaning dangerously to one side after the storm.

cukinia

courgette BE, zucchini AE, Grilled courgette is a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

ważyć, waga

the clouds weigh x kg, the weight of clouds is x kg

thrilled

excited, I was thrilled that so many people turned up to the party.

napięty, spięty

tense, During the meeting with the boss the atmosphere was tense. Every muscle in his body was tense and ready to attack.

przerażony

petrified, terrified, He stood petrified in the dark, unable to move after hearing the strange noise. She was terrified that she might forget her lines during the big performance.

sympatyczny

nice, friendly

współczujący

sympathetic, compassionate, She was very sympathetic when her friend shared the difficult news, offering comfort and support. The teacher was sympathetic to the student's struggles and offered extra help after class.

obrażony

offended when you say sth offensive, insulted, She felt insulted when her hard work was dismissed as insignificant. He was insulted by the rude comment and left the room in frustration.

zaniepokojony, zatroskany

anxious, She felt anxious before the job interview, worried about making a good impression. He was anxious to hear the results of his medical tests, fearing the worst.

zachwycony, uszczęśliwiony

delighted, I'm certain he'll be delighted to see you.

zdeterminowany

determined, strong- willed, His strong-willed nature helped him overcome obstacles that would have deterred othe

wyrozumiały

understanding, I need to be so understanding of him at this difficult time.

nadgarstek w gipsie

wrist in a plaster cast