Vocabulary
Príslovkové výrazy (Adverbial expressions)
Vocabulary
Príslovkové výrazy (Adverbial expressions)
actually / in fact / as a matter of fact – vlastne, v skutočnosti
I didn't watch the game. Actually, I don't like basketball.
currently – aktuálne, v súčasnosti
I'm currently working for a fashion company.
on the whole / all in all – celkovo, vcelku
All in all we had a great vacation.
basically – v podstate
Basically, your job will involve language and people skills.
in other words / that is to say – inými slovami
Her boss asked her to leave. In other words, she got sacked.
in short – v skratke, stručne povedané
The play took my breath away. It was, in short, fantastic!
shortly – zakrátko, čoskoro
We'll be ready shortly.
as far as I'm concerned – čo sa mňa týka
As far as my sister is concerned, she has nothing to lose.
on the one hand, on the other hand – na jednej strane, na druhej strane
On the one hand, it's a unique experience. On the other hand, it costs a lot.
late – neskoro
We came home late.
lately – v poslednom čase.
I've been sleeping badly lately.
especially – najmä, predovšetkým
I love the High Tatras, especially in winter.
specially – špeciálne (za specially zvyčajne nasleduje minulé príčastie slovesa)
The car was specially designed for the disabled.
The police dogs are specially trained.
hard – tvrdo
You need to work hard if you want to get a promotion.
hardly – sotva
We hardly see each other.
gradually / step by step / little by little – postupne
The wind gradually dropped.
finally / at last – konečne
She finally told us her decision.
eventually – napokon, nakoniec
You'll have to tell him the truth eventually.