Lend = požičať niekomu

borrow = požičať si od niekoho, vypožičať si

- So how did Aristotle Onassis start his career? - Well, when he was 16 years old, he borrowed some money from a friend and bought an old boat. - Oh, really! And how long did it take him to become a millionaire? - Em... about 10 years when he was 26. At that time he had a lot of large ships. - Amazing! And now of course the company he started lends thousands of dollars to other businesses. - That's right.

2.

lie, lay, lain = ležať

lie, lied, lied = klamať

How long can someone lie on a bed of nails? If people touch their nose when they are speaking, it is very possible that they have lied.

3.

damage = poškodiť, zničiť niečo

hurt = zraniť (sa), poraniť (sa)

Very few people were seriously hurt because they were sleeping during the storm. One man was in bed when a tree fell into his bedroom. His house was badly damaged but he was not hurt.

4.

die = zomrieť

dead = mŕtvy

death = smrť

Some people say it died because of the cold weather. Some say it died because it became too big. Personally I think the death of the dinosaur is still a mystery. The dinosaur is already dead.

5.

invent = vynájsť

discover = objaviť

It was a German called Benz in 1885. He invented the first car to use petrol . Van Dieman discovered Australia .

6.

listen = počúvať (napr. hudbu)

hear = počuť (mať sluch)

I was walking in the forest when suddenly I heard a cuckoo. I stopped and sat down to listen to it.

7.

match = ladiť, harmonizovať

suit = pristať, hodiť sa

If somebody wears clothes that match the colour of their hair, then they probably won't feel so relaxed or comfortable. The first thing to do is find the colours that suit us.

8.

rob = okradnúť (niekoho), vykradnúť (banku)

steal = ukradnúť niečo

Clever criminals don't rob banks, they don't rob people in the street. Clever criminals don't steal radios from cars, and they don't steal cars. Clever criminals simply steal things from other successful criminals.

9.

remind = pripomenúť (niekomu niečo)

remember = spomenúť si, zapamätať si, nezabudnúť

I left a note to remind you to call the printers. Did you remember to call the printers?

10.

say = povedať niečo

tell = povedať niekomu niečo

I didn't say, 'you're fat'. Actually, I said 'your hat.' I've told you not to mention that again. I've told you to forget my weight.

11.

win = vyhrať

make = robiť, ale aj získať (peniaze)

earn = zarobiť
You can win over 90 million pounds. The government is very happy because they make a profit of around 200 million pounds. But you have to earn a lot of money in your job to buy a ticket.

12.

check = skontrolovať

control = mať pod kontrolou, regulovať, ovládať, riadiť

Why doesn't the government control air space? Every night the space police check the most popular entry points. Stop laughing and control yourself. A good teacher can control noisy students. Can you check my eyes please, Doctor? Can you check the spelling of this word please?

13.

lose = stratiť

miss = zmeškať

waste = plytvať, mrhať

I lost my violin, that's why I missed the first half of the concert. Every concert you miss the beginning or you lose something. You are wasting my time and energy.

14.

look at = pozrieť, pozrieť sa na niečo

watch = pozerať sa, sledovať, pozorovať

Watch as I shine a light into her eyes. Her pupils are getting smaller. Look at the two twins. They are exactly the same.

15.

look = pozrieť (sa)

see = vidieť

Look at these letters and read them. I can't see them clearly.

16.

life = život

live = žiť

alive = nažive

Which can expect to have the longest life - an elephant, a rhino or a man? An elephant can expect to live 60 years, a rhino can expect to live 70 years, and a man 68 years. But will any of these three still be alive here on earth in the year 3000?

17.

come = prísť

go = chodiť, ísť, odísť

I'm coming home! Can you meet me at the airport in Los Angeles ? Hank is going home tomorrow.

18.

l ook for = hľadať

look after = starať sa (o niekoho, o niečo)

look at = pozrieť (sa), pozerať (sa)

I must find my watch. Please help me to look for it. My mother is 90. I have to look after her. I'm changing my clothes. Please don't look at me.

19.

drive = jazdiť autom

ride = jazdiť na motorke, bicykli, koni

My father drives a bus in London . When he was younger, he drove a taxi in New York . If you ride a bicycle to work, you can keep fit. Someone from India rode a bicycle from New York to Los Angeles in 12 weeks in 1984.

20.

go on = cestovať (verejnou dopravou)

go by = cestovať (akýmkoľvek dopravným prostriedkom)

go in = cestovať súkromným dopravným prostriedkom

Let's go on a ship. Let's go on a plane. Let's go on a bus. Let's go on a train. On all of these you'll find we're paying. Let's go by ship. Let's go by plane. Let's go by car. Let's go by bike. Let's go by any method you like. Let's go in my car. Let's go in your limo. Or cheapest of all Let's stay at home for dinner.

21.

be bored = nudiť sa

boring = nudný

The marathon! That has got to be the most boring thing in the Games. You wouldn't be bored if you were running! John almost fell asleep in the cinema - he was so bored. John almost fell asleep in the cinema - the film was so boring.

22.

be interested = zaujímať sa

interesting = zaujímavý

We have a very interesting book on politics in the USA . I'm not really very interested in politics, I'm afraid.

23.

another = iný, ďalší, ešte jeden

the other = ten druhý

You've finished your coffee. Would you like another? There are two roads we can take to London . I'm tired of this one, let's try the other.

24.

for = používa sa s istým časovým úsekom

since = používa sa s istým časovým bodom

How long have we been here on Earth? For minutes... For months... For days... For years... ? How long have we been here on Earth? Since five... Since Friday... Since February... Since the Fall...? How long have we been here on Earth? It doesn’t matter to the Earth at all. I've been here for months. I've been here for five years. I've been here since December. I've been here since 1971.

25.

put on = obliecť si

take off = vyzliecť si

Shall I wear the green hat? Yes, put it on. Can you wear shoes in a house in Japan ? No, you have to take them off.

26.

game = šport, hra, ktorá sa hrá podľa istých pravidiel

match = zápas, napr. futbalový (možno použiť aj game)

play = hra (spôsob, štýl hry)

Is it an indoor game or an outdoor game? Is it a ball game? Is there a lot of fast play? And is it a team game or an individual sport? Do they play matches in the Olympic Games? My favourite hobby is chess - it's a great game. Real Madrid beat Milan 6-0, it was a great match. In most football matches there is usually a lot of exciting play.

27.

bring = priniesť

take = odniesť, zobrať, vziať

The postman didn't bring any letters for us. Here's five pounds, take the money and buy some bread for me.

28.

travel = cestovanie, cestovať

trip = cesta, výlet

Jesse Rosdail travelled to more countries and territories in his life than anyone else. He went on long and short trips - sometimes by train, sometimes by plane and sometimes by ship. Travel is the best form of education. A weekend trip to New York would be nice.

29.

sail = plaviť (sa)

fly = letieť

drive = jazdiť autom

In 1967 Sir Francis Chichester sailed round the world in a small sailing boat. In 1903 Orville Wright flew a plane 36 metres. In 1955 Richard Pape drove a car from Norway to South Africa .

30.

heal = hojiť, zahojiť

cure = vyliečiť

Australian aborigines used mud to heal cuts. If you do yoga every day, will it help cure illnesses?

31.

plate = tanier

dish = jedlo alebo miska

Can I have another plate for my bread? The main dish is fish.

32.

brand = obchodná značka

mark = škvrna

make = značka (firmy)

The company has several popular brands of drink. What is that dirty mark on your car? What make of aircraft does Japan Airlines use?

33.

actual = skutočný

current = súčasný

present = terajší

My friends call me Nico but the actual name on my birth certificate is Nicholas. I've had many husbands and now I'm going to divorce my current husband. The present Queen of England has been queen for over 40 years.

34.

during = keď hovoríme o udalosti, ktorá sa stala v rámci istého časového úseku

for = pokrýva celý časový úsek

The group was very popular for 10 years. He wrote songs during his student days. He was married to his first wife for 6 years. They had a son during their stay in America .

35.

travel = cestovanie

journey = cesta

voyage = plavba

Travel is the best education. My longest bus journey in Brazil took 54 hours. Who made the first sea voyage to Australia ? My dream is to go on a long space voyage. My dream is to go on a long space journey.

36.

few = málo

a few = niekoľko

Business is getting a little better. I've had a few customers this week. It's sad because few people have ever seen this beautiful bird. I hope there are still a few birds somewhere.

37.

damaged = poškodený, zničený

injured = poranený

Because of the accident my car was badly damaged. I've smoked for many years and now I think my lungs are seriously damaged. He's had an accident. Don't move him because he is injured. If you all wear seatbelts, nobody will be injured.

38.

while = používa sa na vyjadrenie dejov, ktoré prebehli súčasne

during = používa sa v rámci určitého časového úseku

During the time in the recording studios he made two records. While he was in the recording studios, he made two records. He became popular during the next few years. He became popular while he was with his first manager.

39.

good = dobrý

well = dobre

Mr Butler has a lot of car accidents. He doesn't drive very well. He isn't a very good driver.

40.

be excited = byť vzrušený, rozrušený alebo rozčúlený

exciting = vzrušujúci, napínavý (používa sa vo funkcii prídavného mena)

What's the matter? Why are you so excited? Chess isn't exciting. You can't get excited about chess. John couldn't sleep - he was so excited. That's wonderful news - it's so exciting.

41.

sorry = prepáčte (Prosím? Nerozumel som vám, mohli by ste to zopakovať?)

excuse me = prepáčte (Ak chcete upútať pozornosť niekoho: Prosím vás...)

Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the station? Sorry, what did you say?

42.

like = ako (vyjadruje podobnosť)

as = ako (vyjadruje totožnosť)

He works like a lawyer = Pracuje ako právnik. He works as a lawyer = Je právnik. Borg started life as a hockey player. He was like many young Swedes - he loved ice hockey.

43.

by = do (používa sa v časovom význame, pred určením času dokedy dej bude skončený)

until = až do (používa sa v situácii, ktorá trvá až do určitého času)

Could you repair my watch by Thursday? Could you wait until Friday? We hope to finish the repairs by next July. The repairs will continue until next July.

44.

rise = vstať, ale aj stúpnuť, zvýšiť sa

raise = zdvihnúť, zvýšiť niečo

I arrived in the theatre at the perfect time as the curtain rose. Do school children raise their hands before they speak to their teacher?

45.

study = študovať

learn = učiť sa (zvyčajne naspamäť), naučiť sa

I studied medicine when I was at university. I have a good memory so I can learn new words quickly.

46.

old = starý

antique = starožitný

ancient = starobylý, staroveký

That old building was built about 300 years ago. This market sells antique jewellery from the 19th century. Some buildings from ancient Greece were built thousands of years ago.

47.

been = je minulé príčastie od slovesa be = byť (používa sa aj predprítomnom čase)

gone = je minulé príčastie od slovesa go = ísť (používa sa predprítomnom čase)

I've been to eight countries. It's already 9 am . Why haven't you gone to work? He's been to London . {It means he went to London and has returned.} He's gone to London .

48.

so = tak

such = taký

Is the city really so old? Now I understand why there are so many tourists.