Oblačila = Clothes

1. ELEMENTARY LEVEL

1.1. Vocabulary = Besedišče

-          to wear = nositi
-          to get dressed = obleči se
-          to get undressed = sleči se
-          to put on = obleči
-          to take off = sleči
-          to carry = nositi s seboj*
-          a dress = ženska enodelna obleka
-          a suit = dvodelna moška obleka ali ženski kostim iz istega blaga
-          a skirt = krilo
-          a shirt = srajca
-          a blouse = bluza
-          a T-shirt = majica s kratkimi rokavi
-          a sweater / jumper = pulover, jopica
-          a scarf = šal
-          a glove = rokavica
-          a hat = klobuk
-          a coat = plašč
-          a jacket = jakna
-          a belt = pas
-          a watch = ura
-          an umbrella = dežnik
-          a briefcase = aktovka
-          a bag = torba
-          a handbag = ročna torbica
-          a sock = kratka nogavica
-          a shoe = čevelj

* Glagol “carry” se uporablja v povezavi s stvarmi, “wear” pa z oblačili, ki jih ima nekdo na sebi.

Množinski samostalniki:

-          trousers* = hlače
-          jeans = kavbojke
-          shorts = kratke hlače
-          tights = hlačne nogavice
-          glasses = očala
-          sunglasses = sončna očala

* V ameriški angleščini se uporablja izraz “pants”.

Ti samostalniki se vedno vežejo z glagolom v množinski obliki.

Pogosto tudi nastopajo v besedni zvezi “a pair of trousers/jeans/…”, le da je takrat glagol rabljen v edninski obliki.

1.2. Phrases = Fraze

-          These trousers are too big. = This pair of trousers is too big. = Te hlače so prevelike.
-          She’s wearing a red dress and carrying a black handbag. = Oblečena je v rdečo obleko, v roki pa nosi črno torbico.
-          Put you clothes on! = Obleči se!
-          Take your clothes off! = Sleči se!

2. PRE-INTERMEDIATE and INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

2.1. Vocabulary = Besedišče

-          a button = gumb
-          to button = zapeti gumb
-          a zip = zadrga
-          to zip = zapeti zadrgo
-          a top = ženska majčka
-          a pocket = žep
-          a sleeve = rokav
-          a tie = kravata
-          a bow tie = metuljček (na ovratniku)
-          a collar = ovratnik
-          a hood = kapuca
-          a cuff = zavihek; manšeta
-          jewellery = nakit
-          a necklace = ogrlica
-          an earring = uhan
-          a ring = prstan
-          a brooch = broška
-          a boot = škorenj
-          a slipper = copat
-          a sandal = sandal
-          high heels = visoke pete
-          a trainer = športni čevelj
-          a flip-flop =
-          a waistcoat = telovnik
-          pants = spodnjice*
-          a bra = nedrček
-          a mitten = palčnik (rokavica)
-          a lace = vezalka
-          to match = ujemati se
-          to try on = pomeriti
-          to change = preobleči se
-          to fit = biti prav (fizično)
-          to suit = prilegati se (ustrezati)
-          pyjamas = pižama

* V britanski angleščini so “pants” tako moške kot ženske spodnjice. Zgolj moške spodnjice so po drugi strani “underpants”, ženske pa “panties” ali “knickers”.
V ameriški angleščini ima izraz “pants” enak pomen kot “trousers” v britanski angleščini, medtem ko je za moške spodnjice rabljen izraz “shorts” ali “underpants”, za ženske pa “panties”.

2.2. Phrases = Fraze

-          He buttoned (up) his coat. = He did his coat up. = Zapel si je plašč.
-          He zipped his jacket. = He did his jacket up. = Zapel si je jakno.
-          She unbuttoned her coat. = She undid her coat. = Odpela si je plašč.
-          She unzipped her jacket. = She undid her jacket. = Odpela si je jakno.
-          He changed his shirt. = Preoblekel si je srajco.
-          He changed into his pyjamas. = Preoblekel se je v pižamo.
-          Try it on and see if it fits. = Pomeri jo, da vidiš, če ti je prav.
-          It suits you. = Prilega se ti.
-          This shirt is too small / not big enough. = Ta srajca je premajhna / ni dovolj velika.
-          This skirt is too short / not long enough. = To krilo je prekratko / ni dovolj dolgo.
-          It’s just my size. = Ravno moje velikosti je.
-          She’s wearing high heels. = Nosi visoke pete.
-          She’s wearing high-heeled shoes. = Nosi čevlje z visokimi petami.

3. UPPER-INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED LEVEL

3.1. Vocabulary = Besedišče

-          cloth = blago
-          silk = svila, svilen
-          cotton = bombaž, bombažen
-          wool = volna
-          woollen = volnen
-          lace = čipke, čipkast
-          leather = usnje, usnjen
-          fur = krzno, krznen
-          velvet = žamet, žameten
-          denim = denim
-          suede = semiš
-          linen = lan, lanen
-          striped = črtast
-          checked = kockast
-          spotted = pikast
-          tartan = tartanski (s škotskim karirastim vzorcem oziroma iz škotskega karirastega volnenega blaga)
-          plain = enobarven
-          polka-dotted = z drobnim pikčastim vzorcem
-          fashion = moda
-          fashionable = moden
-          old-fashioned = staromoden
-          trendy = trendovski
-          worn-out = ponošen, obrabljen
-          long-sleeved, short-sleeved = z dolgimi rokavi, s kratkimi rokavi
-          V-neck = na V izrez
-          round-neck = z okroglim ovratnikom
-          loose = ohlapen
-          tight = oprijet

3.2. Phrases = Fraze

-          Those trousers are in fashion. = Tiste hlače so v modi.
-          Those trousers are out of fashion. = Tiste hlače niso več v modi.

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