Kořeny: to read, to try, to swim
Z některých sloves se mohou stát podstatná jména: a read, a try, a swim

I can really recommend this book to you: it’s a very good read.

I know you don’t think you’ll be good at skiing, but at least you should have a try. It’s so hot today.

I think I’ll go down to the river and have a swim.

Tuhle knihu ti můžu doporučit, je to opravdu počtení. Stojí to za pokus. "Zaplavání".

Další příklady: My friend invited me to her house for dinner the other evening. I wasn’t very hungry but I was so pleased to see her.

I had just a taste of food and a sip of something to drink and then we had a good long talk right into the night. (chuť, doušek, řeč)

Rada: Tato slovesná podstatná jména se často vyskytují v obratu se slovesem have: A lot of verbs can also be used as nouns.

You will often hear or read these nouns used with ‘have’: such as have a read, have a sip, have a try, or have a go.

Cvičení
1. Imagine you have just bought or made some very special cake. Your friend has come to see you. What do you say when you offer the cake?

2. Now offer your friend a little bit of a very special drink. What do you say?

3. Finally, you want to ask your friend if he or she would like to use your swimming-pool. What do you say?

Řešení
1. Would you like a taste?
2. Would you like a sip?
3. Would you like a swim?